Archie meets the Archbishop! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry take son to tea with veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Desmond Tutu whose daughter jokes: ‘He’s going to be a ladies’ man!
- Meghan and Harry met Archbishop Desmond Tutu and wife Leah Tutu at their legacy foundation in Cape Town
- Sussexes released adorable footage of them carrying their four-month-old, with caption, ‘Arch meets Archie!’
- The Duke of Sussex will leave his family to travel to Botswana, Angola and Malawi over the coming days
- Meghan will visit mothers2mothers, an Africa-based charity that trains and employs women living with HIV
Baby Archie today made his first appearance on the royal tour when he met one of the heroes of the anti-apartheid movement, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The four-month-old posed with the man they call ‘The Arch’ with his proud mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The Sussexes this morning released adorable footage of them carrying their four-month-old, with the caption, ‘Arch meets Archie!’.
Video posted to their Instagram account shows the couple beaming as Meghan holds little Archie – who giggles at his mother – as they are greeted by Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe.
Prince Harry, 35, put a loving arm around his wife as they stroll along with Archie who stole the show, dressed for the occasion in baby blue striped dungarees and matching booties.
Meghan, 38, joked with the Archbishop’s daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe that the little royal would have to get used the cameras in his life, while Ms Tutu Gxashe joked little Archie was ‘going to be a ladies’ man’.
The veteran Nobel Peace Prize-winning anti-apartheid campaigner – who effectively became the leader of the liberation struggle during Nelson Mandela’s long imprisonment – said he was ‘thrilled by the ‘rare privilege and honour’ to meet the royals.
The Archbishop thanked the royals for their ‘concern and interest in the welfare of our people’, adding: ‘It’s very heartwarming, let me tell you, very heartwarming to realise that you really, genuinely are caring people,.’
Prince Harry replied: ‘We all try to make things better.’
Afterwards, the Duchess changed into a black jumpsuit as she met 12 inspiring female entrepreneurs when she visits the UK-SA Tech Hub.
The hub focuses on skills development, capacity building, mentorship and access to markets by helping entrepreneurs, particularly women, with resources and support.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu kissed little Archie on the head on the steps of the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town
The Duchess of Sussex and her husband laughed as Archie stole the show as he grinned at the camera and the Archbishop
The four-month-old royal delighted fans as he made his first appearance of Harry and Meghan’s Africa tour
Cheeky little Archie melted hearts as he giggled throughout the meeting this morning, in his striped dungarees and socks
Archie looked adorable for his surprise public appearance as he stole the limelight from his parents
The excitable four-month-old reached out to grab the Archbishop, much to the amusement of his mother
Meghan holds little Archie – who giggles at his mother – as they are greeted by Archbishop Tutu and his daughter, Thandeka Tutu-Gxashe
Four-month-old Archie giggled at his mother as she held on to him during the meeting with the Archbishop in South Africa
The Duchess changed into a black jumpsuit as she met 12 inspiring female entrepreneurs when she visits the UK-SA Tech Hubparticularly women, with resources and support
The hub focuses on skills development, capacity building, mentorship and access to markets by helping entrepreneurs
The Duchess of Sussex is definitely making a statement about sustainable fashion whilst on tour in South Africa. The jumpsuit she’s wearing for her first solo engagement is one of a number of previously seen pieces she has repeated so far.
Meghan looked her usual chic self in a jumpsuit by Everlane, which she first wore when working on the issue of Vogue magazine that she guest edited earlier this year. This time she accessorised with swept-up hair and the gold earrings by Gas Bijoux that she sported in Morocco back in February.
We love the cropped length and flattering waist-belt of this all-in-one, which you can buy now via the link (right). Meghan is proving you don’t have to spend big bucks to look super sophisticated – this jumpsuit costs £100!
The Duchess of Sussex looked radiant in a £370 wrap dress by Canadian brand Club Monaco as she visited the Archbishop today.
Continuing her understated wardrobe, a sartorial theme she is understood to have opted for to avoid distracting from the issues highlighted during the tour, the Duchess donned another two-tone wrap dress – the ‘Dremah Silk Dress’ – which sold out within an hour of her stepping out.
Club Monaco is one of Meghan’s favourite brands, and links back to her time in Toronto filming Suits, with the Duchess seen sporting the label’s clothes on a number of occasions.
The Archbishop’s daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxash told Meghan: ‘I have cameras in my genes.’
Meghan replied: ‘He’s an old soul’, while Harry added: ‘I think he is used to it already.’
The Archbishop’s daughter also joked: ‘You like the ladies. He’s going to be a ladies’ man.’
The 87-year old – one of the most vocal campaigners for Mr Mandela’s release from jail – spent half and hour with the couple and Archie at the historic premises of his ‘Legacy Foundation’ in Cape Town, the Old Granary – a restored 200-plus-year-old edifice built by slaves.
He greeted the royals with laughter with his daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe, CEO Desmond Tutu Desk campaign – which creates portable desks for schoolchildren.
The foundation is the global rallying point for the now retired archbishop’s values in respect of people and the earth.
Established by the Archbishop and his wife Nomalizo Leah, its mission is to distill the timeless wisdom of our founders and to instill their values in new generations of leaders.
‘We are enormously grateful to welcome the Duke and Duchess to our magnificent space, and for their love and respect for the Arch,’ said foundation chair Niclas Kjellstrom-Matseke.
Prince Harry last met Archbishop Tutu in November 2015 when The Queen named him as an honorary member of The Order of the Companions of Honour in recognition of his services to United Kingdom Communities as well as International Peace and Reconciliation.
He was also a recipient the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in resolving and ending apartheid.
Founded in Cape Town in 2013, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation contributes to the development of youth and leadership, facilitates discussions about social justice and common human purposes and makes the lessons of Archbishop Tutu accessible to new generations.
Chief Executive Officer of the Desmond and Leah Legacy Foundation Piyushi Kotecha briefed the royals on the Foundation’s operations before presenting the couple with a basket of gifts celebrating South African women, children and non-racialism – including several gifts for young Archie.
One’s spitting image! Fans claim Archie looks ‘just like his dad’ when he was a baby
Archie has the ‘same nose and mouth’ as his dad observed many on Twitter as photos of the young royal emerged enjoying his visit to Cape Town today. Right, Prince Harry pictured with Prince William at Kensington Palace as a baby
Baby Archie’s debut on his first royal official tour has left fans staggered by just how much he looks like Prince Harry did as a baby.
As the adorable shots emerged of Archie, who was born on May 6th, royal fans were quick to point out the facial similarities between Prince Harry as a baby and his young son.
On Twitter, many shared baby photos of a blonde-haired Harry pictured at around the same age, saying the pair ‘could be twins’. Others said the super-cute royal had his ‘mother’s eyes’ but his father’s ‘nose and mouth’.
Prince Harry learning to crawl in Kensington Palace as a baby; many remarked that Archie has the ‘same nose and mouth’ as his dad as photos of the young royal emerged enjoying his visit to Cape Town today
The duchess revealed on Tuesday her ‘transition’ to motherhood was made easier as son Archie has been a ‘wonderful’ baby
The duke yesterday talked about being a father and revealed he likes to bond with his four-month-old son by letting him fall asleep on his chest
When Meghan and Harry first arrived Mr Tutu greeted them with laughter and beside him was his daughter who is chief executive officer of the Desmond Tutu Desk campaign, which creates portable desks for schoolchildren
The group laughed and giggled as they watched the duchess take her son’s arms and dance with the young royal
Footage of Meghan and Harry making their way to see the elderly statesman has been posted on the couple’s official Instagram account. Archie is carried by Meghan and the four-month-old is seen smiling and laughing as the Sussexes walk
Although he officially retired from public life in the late 1990s, the archbishop continues to advocate for social justice and equality across the globe
The doting mother was a picture of happiness as she cradled her first born throughout the meeting
Four-month-old ‘old soul’ Archie kept his parents entertained as they bounced him up and down at the meeting
Baby Archie was happy and at ease as his parents took him along on the third day of their trip
The couple appeared animated on the steps of the foundation in Cape Town, no doubt because of little Archie’s antics
The duchess wowed in a £369 Club Monaco dress and with her hair in a bun while Harry wore a dapper royal blue suit
‘Protective’ Meghan Markle held on to Archie’s arm to make him feel secure while fun dad Prince Harry was ‘gently clowning around’ during visit to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, body language expert reveals
The doting parents held their son as they enjoyed tea with the Archbishop and his daughter
Meghan Markle’s gestures towards son Archie suggested ‘protection’, while Prince Harry’s actions with his son signified a desire to ‘have fun,’ a body language expert has claimed.
Speaking to FEMAIL, Judi James revealed that Meghan’s arm holding and close eye contact to the young royal suggests a ‘caring’ nature, while Prince Harry’s laughter prompts indicates an eagerness to make Archie chuckle.
‘Meghan carries baby Archie high to her body and near to her own head, suggesting a desire to tune into her son and allow him to do the same,’ noted Judi.
‘The gesture of close contact that is as lovingly intense and empathetic as the baby-bump cradling and touch rituals she used when she was pregnant.’
‘It allows her to track his eye-gaze and responses to the world around him.’
‘Meghan is clearly keen to offer security and protection to her baby son by using this close-quarters eye contact and by clutching his arm,’ explained Judi.
‘Her gaze clearly looks besotted as she smiles down at him.
‘Harry walks beside Meghan and Archie, keeping at a very slight distance and a rather more formal approach at first,’ explained Judi.
‘He’s monitoring his wife and son carefully though and that raised hand touching his jacket is a partial cut-off or self-comfort ritual that often signals some amount of anxiety in the Prince.’
The cakes and cookies emblazoned with timely notes including ‘justice’, ‘faith’ and ‘me too’ (pictured)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted with cakes decorated with meaningful messages, as they sat down for tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The cakes and cookies were emblazoned with timely notes including ‘justice’, ‘faith’ and ‘me too’.
Baby Archie was seen screeching with delight during his first official engagement, before dribbling with delectation as he set his sights on the tasty treats in front of him.
The cakes and cookies were decorated with blue, purple and green icing, and messages included hearts, peace, love, freedom, hope, enough is enough, and ‘Cape Town 2019’.
The messages are reminiscent of supportive notes written on bananas by Meghan as she visited a Bristol charity working with sex workers in February this year.
Meghan joked with the Archbishop’s daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe, that the young royal would have have to get used the the cameras
They were given a set of signed children’s books for Archie, Desmond and the Mean Word, and Children’s Bible Stories, written by the Archbishop
Meghan, 38, cuddled her little boy while doting Harry, 35, sat beside them during the reception in Cape Town
The anti-apartheid campaigner said he was ‘thrilled by the ‘rare privilege and honour’ to meet the royals
Archie was the centre of attention as the group, as they joked about his time in front of the cameras
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, holding their son Archie, meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Meghan joked with the Archbishop’s daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe that the little royal would have have to get used the the cameras in his life, while Ms Tutu Gxashe joked little Archie was ‘going to be a ladies’ man’
The veteran Nobel Peace Prize winner, who was effectively the leader of the liberation struggle during Nelson Mandela’s long imprisonment, said he was ‘thrilled by the ‘rare privilege and honour’ to meet the royals
In a heartwarming and tender moment, the Archbishop gave Archie a kiss on the head as his mother beamed
Prince Harry last met Archbishop Tutu in November 2015 when The Queen named him as an honorary member of The Order of the Companions of Honour
Founded in Cape Town in 2013, the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation contributes to the development of youth and leadership, facilitates discussions about social justice and common human purposes and makes the lessons of Archbishop Tutu accessible to new generations
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have taken their son Archie with them to have tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife on the third day of their whirlwind tour of South Africa
The 87-year old – one of the most vocal campaigners for Mr Mandela’s release from jail – spent half and hour with the couple and Archie at the historic premises
Baby Archie today made his first appearance on the royal tour when he met one of the heroes of the anti-apartheid movement
Meghan cradled her four-month-old as her husband Harry greeted Archbishop Desmond Tutu
The Archbishop’s daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxash told Meghan: ‘I have cameras in my genes.’ Meghan replied: ‘He’s an old soul’, while Harry added: ‘I think he is used to it already’
Kotecha also presented Prince Harry with a pair of framed photographs of his mother Princess Diana’s meeting with President Nelson Mandela, in Cape Town in 1997 – one for Prince Harry and the other for his brother, the Duke of Cambridge. The photographs were donated to the foundation by photojournalist, Benny Gool.
The gift basket included a matching pair of beaded bracelets hand-made by members of Ikamva Labantu, which works in Cape Town townships focusing on early childhood development, afterschool initiatives and the wellbeing of elder persons. The bracelets, in the purple and green colours of the Foundation, were specially commissioned for the royal couple.
They were also given a set of signed children’s books for Archie, Desmond and the Mean Word, and Children’s Bible Stories, written by the Archbishop.
Harry and Meghan also received a children’s songbook containing the extraordinary work of Patricia Schonstein, who opened a pre-school in Grahamstown in 1984 in defiance of apartheid rules. The teaching was based on principles of peace, non-violence, non-racism and care of the earth. Over the ten years of the Centre’s existence, children of all races and of different cultural, religious and economic backgrounds were taught, through story-telling, poetry, art, pottery, music, song and drama to care about each other and to cherish the natural world.
Other gifts included a copy of the Book of Joy signed by both His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop, and a set of portable and recyclable lap-desks from the Tutu Desk Campaign.
He greeted the royals with laughter with his daughter Thandeka Tutu Gxashe, CEO Desmond Tutu Desk campaign – which creates portable desks for schoolchildren
The couple beam – while playful little Archie giggles – ahead of their meeting
The four-month-old wriggled on his mother’s lap as she and his father chatted with the Archbishop
The four-month-old posed with the man they call ‘The Arch’ with his proud mother and father, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The Sussexes this morning released adorable footage of them carrying their four-month-old, with the caption, ‘Arch meets Archie!’
Meghan Markle follows royal tradition by dressing Archie in stripy dungarees just – like Prince Harry, Prince George and Prince Louis – but his cost just £14.99 from H&M
The seventh-in-line to the throne (seen left with mum Meghan) looked the spitting image of dad Harry, who was seen in similar dungarees in 1985 (right) with mum, Princess Diana
In 2014 Prince George was seen wearing red and white striped dungarees as he watched Prince William play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor on his first official engagement today dressed in a pair of blue dungarees and a white bodysuit by H&M, costing just £14.99, and little socks by Bon Point at £13.
The seventh-in-line to the throne looked the spitting image of dad Harry, who was seen in similar dungarees in 1985 with mum, Princess Diana.
And the outfit appears to be a popular choice with the royals, with Archie’s cousins Prince George, now six, and Prince Louis, one, both previously seen in £39.99 red striped dungarees by Spanish brand Neck & Neck.
In 2014 Prince George was seen wearing red and white striped dungarees as he watched Prince William play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club.
And this year, Prince Louis wore the same £39.99 red striped dungarees by Spanish brand Neck & Neck as he joined his family at Kate’s unveiling of her garden at the HS Chelsea Flower Show in May.
And the tradition goes as far back as the early eighties, with Prince William seen sporting green dungarees and striped top, aged two, as he was pictured playing with a football in the gardens of Kensington Palace in 1983.
And this year, Prince Louis wore the same £39.99 red striped dungarees by Spanish brand Neck & Neck as he joined his family at Kate’s unveiling of her garden at the HS Chelsea Flower Show in May
And the tradition goes as far back as the early eighties, with Prince William seen sporting green dungarees and striped top, aged two, as he was pictured playing with a football in the gardens of Kensington Palace in 1983
At a reception last night hosted at the residence of Nigel Casey, British High Commissioner to South Africa, the Sussexes met Tutu’s daughter and told her they were looking forward to the visit.
The human rights activist and cleric has suffered health problems in recent years but his daughter last night said about her father: ‘He is doing Ok. He is up and down’.
Speaking about Meghan and Harry she added: ‘They were saying that they were happy to be here and looking forward to meeting my father… and hopefully they will have some time for conversation.’
Harry and Meghan are on a 10-day visit to Africa with their four-month-old son Archie and later the duke will leave his family to travel to Botswana.
He will also visit Angola and Malawi over the coming days before he is reunited next week with his wife and child in Johannesburg.
Meghan will later visit mothers2mothers, an Africa-based charity that trains and employs women living with HIV as community health workers.
She arrived in South Africa laden with children’s clothes, books and other items for the charity – presents donated to their son Archie.
source:dailymail