Meghan Shares Rare Family Video as Archie Is Heard With What Some Call an American Accent

The Duchess of Sussex has shared a rare family video on Instagram in which son Archie, seven, is heard speaking, with some viewers describing his accent as American, just weeks after the Sussexes' return to Britain.

The 34-second clip, shared on Sunday, shows Meghan, Prince Harry and their children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, walking through woodland, jumping in puddles and fishing, set to Wham!'s 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go'. Union flag and heart emojis appear over the montage, a visual reference to the family's recent return to Britain.

Why Archie's Accent Has Drawn Attention

The footage opens with Meghan turning to the camera to say, 'Come on, you, come on.' Attention centred on a later scene showing Harry in a rowing boat with the children, fixing a hook on a fishing rod as the family's dog swims alongside.

Archie is heard saying, 'I got this', with some viewers saying he appeared to speak with an American accent, reflecting the family's transatlantic upbringing. The observation became a focus of discussion around the post, with viewers commenting on how the children's accents may reflect their early years in California.

Rare Glimpse of Archie and Lilibet

Meghan has previously shared occasional glimpses of her children online, usually from behind or with faces obscured. This post keeps the children's faces out of close-up shots, but it is more intimate than earlier images and marks the first family video shared on her Instagram account since their return to Britain.

The Sussexes returned to Britain in late August after six years in the US following their step back from royal duties in 2020. They are understood to be using a private property outside London as a UK base, believed to be in the Cotswolds while Archie and Lilibet have started at a new prep school in England.

Pula, the family's black Labrador, features throughout the video. A spokesperson for the couple had previously confirmed their dogs, Mia and Pula, would return to the UK with them.

Posted After Palace Letter on Royal Styles

The video comes days after a letter issued on behalf of King Charles III restated that Harry and Meghan remain private citizens who do not represent the monarchy and do not use the styles 'His Royal Highness' and 'Her Royal Highness'. The letter was sent by the Lord Chamberlain at the King's direction.

A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess said the couple 'were a little surprised not to have been told about this in advance', adding they had received only an hour's notice before it was issued. The Palace clarification followed the couple's return to Britain and reiterated their status as non-working royals.

Two days later, Uganda announced its withdrawal from the Invictus Games, the international sporting event founded by Harry for wounded and injured servicemen and women.

A source close to the couple said they believed the King's letter had contributed to the decision and that it risked undermining Harry's work with veterans, although the claim has not been independently verified.

A source close to the couple said they are settling into a quieter family life in Britain. Harry is due to begin a series of public engagements in the UK later this week, with Meghan expected to join him for at least one event.