Meghan and Harry throw colourful backyard party for Prince Archie’s 5th birthday

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were expected to release a new picture of their eldest child on his birthday on May 6, but royal fans were left disappointed when it emerged the couple would be keeping their firstborn out of the spotlight this year.

“Balloon bouquets all day, every day! DM to book and surprise loved ones!” they captioned the snap, which showed a silver balloon in the shape of the number five, as well as a variety of round and star-shaped balloons, with one inflatable bearing the touching message: “Happy birthday Archie”. There was another gold star balloon adorned with his name, and one which simply read: “Happy Birthday”.

Royal expert Tom Quinn told us that Meghan loves her children to enjoy family parties at home for their birthdays. "When it comes to her children’s birthdays, Meghan is almost obsessed with the idea that they should be quiet, very private affairs, with simple games, a birthday cake and ice cream," Quinn told us.

"So, for Archie‘s birthday, there will be friends from school, Meghan‘s mother Doria Ragland and one or two celebrities – any celebrity neighbour with a child the same age, and that includes actors Katie Perry and Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy – will definitely be invited."

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