Birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor: May 6, 2019

[Gawin]

Originally Posted by wyevale

Likewise, but this child is in the [royal] scheme of things unimportant.. won't play any major part in British Public life at all, or [even if he does] not for decades.. so I/we don't have to like it.. as the *fans* keep saying its solely the parents that matter...

Exactly...but when Princess Anne chose an untraditional name for her daughter Zara, who (unlike Master Archie) has no expectation whatsoever of becoming a HRH, she combined it with two very traditional names: Zara Anne Elizabeth.

That I can handle.

[jacqui24]

Another thing I just thought of. It's surprising this kid is so chill. We KNOW he was a kicker in the womb. Although, as someone said, that was only day 3.

[Gawin]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

Another thing I just thought of. It's surprising this kid is so chill. We KNOW he was a kicker in the womb. Although, as someone said, that was only day 3.

Well, he's already shown his stubborn streak by timing his arrival when it suited him & not when he was expected.

[wyevale]

Princess Anne chose an untraditional name for her daughter Zara

But Princess Anne has never 'played to the gallery' nor [ever] sought to 'rock the boat', unlike [imho] the Sussexes..

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Gawin

Well, he's already shown his stubborn streak by timing his arrival when it suited him & not when he was expected.

You are talking about leaving a warm waterbed for this crazy world. What would you rather?

Originally Posted by wyevale

But Princess Anne has never 'played to the gallery' nor [ever] sought to 'rock the boat', unlike [imho] the Sussexes..

Is it played to the gallery rocking the boat, or is it simply doing what is comfortable for them? Why is that wrong when it comes to their child, who is unimportant according to many. It's only controversial because people made it to be.

[wyevale]

when it suited him

The time of arrival isn't an elective decision [by any baby] rather a hormonal one made by the metabolism of the Mother !

[Gawin]

My attitude toward names really makes no sense. If they gave the poor thing an awful name like Egbert, I'd be OK because it's a royal name, but if they give it a perfectly decent name like Jason or Tyler, I'd flip out because they aren't traditionally royal names. Go figure.

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by MaiaMia_53

Someone mentioned earlier that Meghan had a cat named Archie. I never knew she had a cat. Perhaps it was when she was growing up in L.A.


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I find the idea of naming your child after your pet to be really weird.

It is interesting all the stories people are putting out about why they think Harry & Meghan chose the names Archie Harrison. Some of them are really reaching IMO.

They may be unusual names in the BRF but they don't seem to be unusual in Britain given their popularity rankings.

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Gawin

My attitude toward names really makes no sense. If they gave the poor thing an awful name like Egbert, I'd be OK because it's a royal name, but if they give it a perfectly decent name like Jason or Tyler, I'd flip out because they aren't traditionally royal names. Go figure.

You should've just went for Eggbert.

Originally Posted by O-H Anglophile

I find the idea of naming your child after a pet to be really weird.

It is interesting all the stories people are putting out about why they think Harry & Meghan chose the names Archie Harrison. Some of them are really reaching IMO.

They may be unusual names in the BRF but they don't seem to be unusual in Britain given their popularity rankings.

I mean, couldn't they have just named him that because they just like the names?

[duchessrachel]

I am headed to Disney World tomorrow and Disney Springs has cupcake in honor of Archie. I am planning to get one.

[ACO]

Mike Tindall sais Harry sent a message via WhatsApp to let all the cousins know the baby was born.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/l...sapp-fighting/

Also Thomas Markle's 1st ex wife make the cover of the papers. I guess she is interviewed talking about her life with him and how he was an awful husband and father those early years. She was in the papers a few days ago saying how he doesn't know his his other grandkids so he should leave Meghan's son alone.

I guess we will be in for a new round of Markle nonsense because no doubt the Trio will respond. They always do.

[Mademoiselle Lilo]

King Mohammed VI sent hid congratulations
https://www.lesiteinfo.com/politique...rry-et-meghan/

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

I mean, couldn't they have just named him that because they just like the names?

Apparently not, there must be some deep, hidden meaning.

[JessRulz]

Just a reminder: we do not entertain conspiracy theories here at The Royal Forums.
As such, posts theorising on Archie's birth date have been removed and will continue to be removed if they are posted again.

[LadyCatharine]

Originally Posted by Daenys

Oh, so Harrison is anti-feminist name.
Now this is what we call "reach".

Originally Posted by Gawin

Well, he's already shown his stubborn streak by timing his arrival when it suited him & not when he was expected.

agree, wait till he gets a little older for his true personality to show!
My God the infant was sleeping!

[Pranter]

I think the first 2 to 4 weeks they are pretty calm...it's after that you start to get into the lack of sleep issues many parents experience.



LaRae

[MaiaMia_53]

Originally Posted by Gawin

Exactly...but when Princess Anne chose an untraditional name for her daughter Zara, who (unlike Master Archie) has no expectation whatsoever of becoming a HRH, she combined it with two very traditional names: Zara Anne Elizabeth.

That I can handle.

There was a recent article already posted here or in the Gender/Name thread pointing out how Zara was a 'sunrise' baby like Archie, and that Prince Charles (her uncle) suggested the name to Princess Anne because one of the meanings of 'Zara' is (in Greek culture): 'bright as the dawn.' The name also means 'sparkling bright,' 'splendor,' 'blossoming flower,' (Arabic); 'light' (French); 'princess' (Hebrew).

It doesn't matter that Meghan & Harry chose names for their son that many observers feel are 'nontraditional.' The Sussexes have a great deal of freedom to make their own choices regarding the names and lives of their offspring.

Originally Posted by Frelinghighness

You may be right. Megan is a very lucky lady in so many respects, most recently having this baby at an advanced age for a first time mother with none of the many risks occurring. But all of that luck is more than wiped out with the horrifying paternal family of hers. I am glad she is so supported in the brf

No one's life is completely perfect. Everyone has burdens to bear and challenges to face. I think Meghan has gratefully embraced a lot of wonderful blessings, as well as having managed difficult times with amazing grace and a positive attitude.

This is a revealing motto once posted on Meghan's former Instagram: FIND YOUR TRIBE, LOVE THEM HARD

[MaiaMia_53]

Article in The New York Times, regarding the debut of Archie Harrison:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/w...by-sussex.html

There are lots of interesting and many gracious comments in the comment section.

[Kataryn]

Originally Posted by Denville

There are surnames that derive from a female name.. such as Ellison, from Elizabeth, or Margetson from Margaret.. or Ibbitson from Isabel. However I would have thougth that they would honour Diana by using her second name.. and adding Francis into the names and honour Meghan by using an American name that wasn't "Harrys's son"...

I guess there was so much talk about "Baby Sussex" being Meghan's child that they wanted to set people straight with "Harrison". It is Harry's son as well as Meghan's!

[Denville]

I think we know it is Harry's son.