Royal Kids Growing Up: See Photos of Archie, Lilibet, George, Charlotte & Louis

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May 7, 2026 10:26AM EDT

Royal Kids Growing Up: See Photos of Archie, Lilibet, George, Charlotte & Louis

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The royal family has many kids that we love to watch grow up. See photos of them here!

What would the Royal Family be without the adorable kiddos who make it so fun? After Prince William and Princess Kate and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s weddings, royal fans everywhere waited patiently as the couples started to plan their families.

William and Kate have three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, and now, Harry and Meghan have their sweet son, Archie, and daughter Lilibet.

It’s been such a joy to watch these little ones grow up right before our eyes, and now, we’re taking a look back at the children as they’ve grown up!

To see more images of the royal kids growing up, check out the rest of the gallery.

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Archie’s Birth

Archie’s Birth — Here, Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex pose with their baby son during a photocall in St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire on May 8, 2019. The moment was used to introduce their infant son to the world!

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Meghan Markle laughs while holding son Archie

Meghan Markle laughs while holding son Archie — Meghan Duchess of Sussex, holds her son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor during a visit to the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town on Sept. 25, 2019. She laughed during her conversation with Prince Harry and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

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Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry chat with Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry chat with Archbishop Desmond Tutu — Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex, holding their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town on Sept. 25, 2019. The famiily so enjoyed their time with the Archbishop, as Archie checked out all the sights and sounds around him!

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Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor meets Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor meets Archbishop Desmond Tutu — Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex, holding son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, meet Archbishop Desmond Tutu during a visit to the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town on Sept. 25, 2019. The couple were so pleased to be spending this tour as a family.

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Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor is Introduced to the World

Archie Harrison Mountbatten Windsor is Introduced to the World — Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex with their baby son during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire on May 8, 2019. They introduced baby Archie to the wolrd.

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Royal Baby Archie Mountbatten-Windsor’s Christening

Royal Baby Archie Mountbatten-Windsor’s Christening — This official christening photograph released by Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex shows Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex with their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor and (left to right) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Ms. Doria Ragland, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Prince William and Catherine Duchess of Cambridge in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle. The special occasion took place on July 6, 2019.

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Prince Louis bonds with the Duchess of Cambridge at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden

Prince Louis bonds with the Duchess of Cambridge at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden — Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Louis bond at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden on May 19, 2019. The pair looked so sweet!

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Kate Middleton cradles Prince Louis at his Christening

Kate Middleton cradles Prince Louis at his Christening — Kate, Duchess of Cambridge carries Prince Louis as they arrive for his christening service at the Chapel Royal on July 9, 2018. The mother-of-three looked so happy!

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Prince Louis’s Christening

Prince Louis’s Christening — Kate, Duchess of Cambridge carries Prince Louis as they arrive for his christening service at the Chapel Royal on July 9, 2018. The tiny tot slept peacefully while his doting mother carried him.

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Princess Charlotte at the wedding of Princess Eugenie

Princess Charlotte at the wedding of Princess Eugenie — Princess Charlotte at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on Oct. 12, 2018. She looked so sweet in her white dress and colorful sash!

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Princess Charlotte and Prince George’s first day of school

Princess Charlotte and Prince George’s first day of school — Princess Charlotte’s first day at school at Thomas’s Battersea in London on Sept. 5, 2019. She attends the same school as her big brother, Prince George.

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Princess Charlotte and Prince George at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank

Princess Charlotte and Prince George at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank — Princess Charlotte and Prince George at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank on Oct. 12, 2018. The two looked adorable in their complimentary outfits.

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Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Princess Charlotte, Prince George, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge — Prince William, Prince George, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte visit Airbus Headquarters in Hamburg on July 21, 2017. The family held hands as they walked along.

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Princess Charlotte with her mom, Kate Middleton, during a Royal Tour

Princess Charlotte with her mom, Kate Middleton, during a Royal Tour — The Duchess Of Cambridge And Princess Charlotte after a Ceremony To Mark Their Departure At Victoria Harbour Seaplane Terminal In Victoria During The Royal Tour Of Canada on Oct. 1, 2016. Princess Charlotte pointed at something in the distance and looked so adorable.

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Prince George plays with bubbles

Prince George plays with bubbles — Prince George plays with bubbles at a children’s party for military families during the Royal Tour of Canada. He looked so amazed by them! So cute!

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Prince George and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Canada

Prince George and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Canada — Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive to board a sea plane in Victoria Harbour, Canada at the end of the Royal Tour. Prince George checked out all the sights on Oct. 1, 2016.

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Prince George at Christmas Day Church Service

Prince George at Christmas Day Church Service — Prince George attends Christmas Day church service with his family. He enjoyed a delicious candy cane, too!

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Prince George at the Royal International Air Tattoo

Prince George at the Royal International Air Tattoo — Prince George walks around the Royal International Air Tattoo on July 8, 2016. He wore protective ear gear as he spent time with his parents.

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