Surely, anyone who has seen Meghan Markle's first birthday video (opens in new tab) of her reading to Archie Harrison already knows that the tiniest royal is a very cute, very happy baby. Still, a friend of Meghan and Harry's told the Sunday Times' royal correspondent Katie Nicole (opens in new tab), confirming our conclusion that Sussex Jr. is absolutely delightful. "Archie is a happy, sweet baby, full of love and joy." He is active, has a strong will to walk, and stands up for himself in everything." Adorable!

Megan and Harry are thoroughly enjoying the increased family time during their incarceration, the friend added." So far, they are enjoying watching Archie experience many milestones." During their confinement, they have spent a lot of time together as a family, and it has been a magical time."

A final tidbit from a royal insider: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have prioritized properties with plenty of space for Archie to spend his private childhood away from the public eye while they are house hunting in Los Angeles. As a friend explained, "They want to have a little more space so Archie can live as normal a life as possible."

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