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Prince Harry makes major announcement about baby Archie

Royal fans aren't happy about this!
  • 08 Jul 2019

Baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor has been in the headlines since even before he was born, but now his dad, Prince Harry, has vowed he'll do whatever it takes to keep his son out of the spotlight.  

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Archie's recent christening was the perfect opportunity for the royals to show off their firstborn son, however Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle instead kept the event private - leading to criticism from some royal fans. 

According to Express.co.uk, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will put their son Archie first in their mission to keep him safe and happy, with Harry saying he doesn't want Archie to experience "life in a goldfish bowl" in the same way that he did. 

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“With the exception of his time in the forces Harry has lived his entire life in the goldfish bowl of public scrutiny," an insider told the publication. 

“And, although he recognises his duty, he is fiercely determined to protect his newborn from the glare of public opinion which he has had to bear – which became especially oppressive when he lost his mother Diana," they said. 

Prince Harry is adamant his son won't be subjected to the same intrusions he's had throughout his life, says the publication. 

“Harry and William had to go through that unbearable grief not in private but before the eyes – and camera lenses – of the entire world. He was just a kid and he hated it," the insider added. 

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This morning, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was christened in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle at an intimate service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public who have been incredibly supportive since the birth of their son. They thank you for your kindness in welcoming their first born and celebrating this special moment. Their Royal Highnesses feel fortunate to have enjoyed this day with family and the godparents of Archie. Their son, Archie, was baptised wearing the handmade replica of the royal christening gown which has been worn by royal infants for the last 11 years. The original Royal Christening Robe, made of fine Honiton lace lined with white satin, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1841 and first worn by her eldest daughter. It was subsequently worn for generations of Royal christenings, including The Queen, her children and her grandchildren until 2004, when The Queen commissioned this handmade replica, in order for the fragile historic outfit to be preserved, and for the tradition to continue. Photo credit: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

Harry and Meghan have both experienced life in the spotlight, and would prefer their son not to have to deal with that pressure. 

“Harry is fiercely protective of Archie and has promised him he will never have to go through that. Of course Meghan, who has lived a large part of her life in front of cameras, agrees wholeheartedly.

“He’ll basically protect Archie with his life,” the royal insider told Express.co.uk.

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The public have been treated to just glimpses of Archie since he was born on May 6.

Meghan and Harry proudly showed off their new baby to awaiting media a couple of days after his birth, and since then have shared photographs to Instagram, plus the latest two images from his July 6 christening. 

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Happy Father's Day! And wishing a very special first Father's Day to The Duke of Sussex! © SussexRoyal

The insider added: “Harry knew he would get it in the neck for not inviting the cameras in but he put Archie first – what father wouldn’t?

“And those people having a go at him should step off an consider for a second what they would do if it was their kid.

"Harry has pulled on a uniform and served his country, he’s an outstanding diplomat for Great Britain and he has sacrificed a normal private life to do so. He just wants the best for Archie.”

With the Duke and Duchess also under fire for excessive spending on their Frogmore Cottage home, this new demand for privacy could, however, be one one step too far for the British public to take.

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