Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Relationship Timeline: From A Blind Date to a New York Car Chase (4 of 6)

2019: The couple have their first child

In May 2019, the royal couple welcomed their first child to the world. Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor was born on May 6, 2019. The official statement from the couple read: “The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thanks members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives.”

2020: Prince Harry and Meghan announce they are stepping down as senior royals

The couple put out a statement to announce their shocking decision on January 8, 2020:

“We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen. It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment.