How Queen Camilla Initially Met Archie, According to a Royal Photographer

Queen Camilla's initial encounter with Prince Archie, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, occurred in an unusual manner. The young royal, born in the United Kingdom, is the first child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Unlike his younger sister, Lilibet, who was born in California, Archie's birth took place in the UK. As the fourth grandchild of the King, his arrival was undoubtedly a significant event for the Royal Family.

The circumstances surrounding Queen Camilla's first glimpse of her step-grandson were revealed by royal photographer Arthur Edwards. Edwards, who has documented the Royal Family since the 1970s, shared details about the introduction of Archie to the world. He recounted that he was the first to show Queen Camilla a picture of Archie in 2019.

Edwards explained that he was on a royal visit in Germany with some of Prince Harry's relatives, including Queen Camilla, when he showed her the first press photographs of Archie. He recalled showing her the pictures on his phone, marking her first viewing of the newborn. Edwards also commented on the handling of Archie's birth, noting that the information provided to the press was not entirely accurate. He mentioned that the timing and location of the birth were presented in a way that seemed carefully orchestrated.