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The Sussexes

Archie’s first engagement: the photo album

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25th September 2019

He’s not quite five months old but Archie Mountbatten-Windsor has carried out his first royal engagement. The baby son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex accompanied his parents on a visit to the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town as day three of the family’s visit to South Africa got under way.

The seventh in line to the throne looked very happy to be on royal duty as he smiled and giggled his way through his first big public appearance. There was even a kiss from Nobel Peace Prize winner, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as he welcomed the Sussexes. Here are some of the best photos of Archie’s royal debut.

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About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.