Name and Birth Details
Prince Harry’s son is named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. He was born on 6 May 2019 at Portland Hospital in London. His birth was announced by his parents, and his name was disclosed in the official birth certificate and subsequent family statements. As the firstborn child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archie is a senior member of the royal family, though he does not currently hold a personal title. The following sections provide verified details about his name, title, succession, and public references.
Official Name and Registration
Full Birth Name
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is his full registered name. The family uses the surname Mountbatten-Windsor, which is the official surname used by some members of the royal family who are not styled as Prince or Princess.
Title and Style
At birth, Archie was not styled as a prince or given the title His Royal Highness (HRH) automatically. This aligns with a decades-old practice (established in 1917) where only the eldest son of the Prince of Wales holds the title at birth. Archie became HRH Prince Archie of Sussex only after his grandfather, then-Prince Charles, issued a Letters Patent in March 2023 granting the style to all grandchildren of the sovereign. This change clarified his formal style as a working royal family member.
Official Sources on Name and Title
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor | Birth certificate and palace statement |
| Date of birth | 6 May 2019 | Palace announcement |
| Place of birth | Portland Hospital, London | Palace announcement |
| Succession birth order | 5th in line at birth; currently 6th | Official succession lists |
| HRH title granted | March 2023 (Letters Patent) | Royal.uk notice |
| Commonly used surname | Mountbatten-Windsor | Royal family convention |
Line of Succession and Legal Status
At birth in 2019, Archie was fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. After the births of his younger siblings—his sister Lilibet Diana in 2021 and his brother August in 2025—he is currently sixth in line. This status is determined by the Act of Settlement 1701 and the Perth Agreement 2011, which govern rules of succession. His place in the order does not affect his day-to-day life, but it is formally recorded by the Crown and updated by the royal family’s communications office.
Public and Media References
Media and public discussions commonly refer to him as Archie Harrison or Prince Archie. The family has not commercialized the name through licensed merchandise in the way some senior royals have, and the Sussexes have emphasized privacy around their children. When references appear in official settings—such as Palace court circulars or formal invitations—his name is listed as Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Informal usage varies, but the verified legal name remains consistent across government and royal registries.
Relationship and Family Context
Archie is the grandson of King Charles III and the nephew of Prince William. He is part of the Sussex branch of the royal family, which has pursued a more private path compared to senior working royals. His parents stepped back from senior royal duties in early 2020 and relocated to North America. Despite reduced public duties, Archie remains a member of the royal family with succession rights and legal protections under royal protocol.
Summary and Key Takeaways
- Full name: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, registered at birth.
- Born: 6 May 2019 at Portland Hospital in London.
- Title: Granted HRH status in March 2023 via Letters Patent; previously styled without a princely prefix at birth.
- Succession: Was fifth at birth; currently sixth in line following siblings’ births.
- Surname: Mountbatten-Windsor, used by descendants not styled as Prince or Princess.
- Privacy: The family maintains a low public profile for the children, limiting commercial use of the name.
FAQ
Reader questions
Why wasn’t Archie a prince at birth?
Since 1917, only the eldest son of the Prince of Wales is automatically styled as a prince at birth. Archie became HRH only after the 2023 Letters Patent updated the rules for all grandchildren of the sovereign.
What surname does he use? His legal surname is Mountbatten-Windsor, which is the default surname for descendants not using a territorial designation or royal title. Is he in the line of succession?
Yes. He is currently sixth in line to the throne, behind his grandparents, his uncle, and his father.
Does he hold a military title or public role?
No. Unlike some senior royals, Archie has not taken on military patronage or public appointments. The family has emphasized privacy and a non-working status for the children.
When and where was he born?
He was born on 6 May 2019 at Portland Hospital in London.