In the midst of persistent royal drama, Meghan Markle takes a moment to celebrate a special milestone. The Duchess of Sussex marked her son Archie’s sixth birthday with a heartwarming post on her personal Instagram page, showcasing a beautiful photo of her growing boy.

“Our son. Our sun. Happy 6th birthday to Archie!” Meghan captions the touching image. She expresses her gratitude for the outpouring of love and shares her disbelief at how quickly time has passed.

“Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy. He’s six! Where did the time go?

“And for all of you who came to celebrate with us at his party last weekend, thank you for making his birthday so incredibly special.”

Archie’s parents, Meghan and Prince Harry, are also proud parents to three-year-old Lilibet, who will celebrate her fourth birthday next month.

Recently, Meghan has faced criticism for sharing more photos of her children, often tied to promotions for her Netflix series. Critics argue that she is leveraging her family for her brand, trying to emulate Martha Stewart’s empire.

Adding to the tension, Prince Harry recently sparked controversy with comments about his strained relationship with the royal family, particularly King Charles, who is battling cancer.

“I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K. at this point,” Harry told BBC News. He cites security concerns for his family’s safety, noting the lack of security detail if they were to return.

“I miss the U.K., I miss parts of the U.K., of course I do,” he adds. “I think that it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.”

After losing a legal appeal regarding security in the U.K., Harry openly admits the ongoing tension with his family. He expresses a strong desire for reconciliation, especially given King Charles’s health condition.

“I would love reconciliation with my family. There’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” he tells The BBC. “Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has. He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff, but it would be nice to reconcile.”

Will the royal family find a way to heal their rifts? Only time will tell. For now, Meghan and Harry continue to build their life and celebrate their family milestones, hoping for a brighter future.