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30 Photos Of Young Prince Harry That Prove Baby Archie Is Only Getting Cuter
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Before he was married with a baby, Prince Harry was a little redheaded cutie with a naughty streak. Whether sticking his tongue out at crowds, playing with animals, or snuggling up to his mom, the late Princess Diana, the Duke of Sussex was more than a little photogenic as a kid. In fact, photos of Prince Harry as a child show just how cute he was as a royal baby.
After keeping him largely out of the limelight, there are fewer photos of Prince Harry's own son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, but from the few public appearances that the littlest royal has made, it's clear that he's just as sweet of a baby as his dad was.
There are more childhood photos of Prince Harry and his brother William than most readers have time to scroll through; but even just choosing a select few gives a good sampling of Prince Harry's range. And while the royals are born celebrities and monitored by the public from day one, it's important to remember that while young, royal kids are kids first. Fortunately, Prince Harry's hilarious photos and candid moments show that he and Princess Diana had all the laughs, cries, and fun times that any family with a young child could expect.
So, without further ado, here are 30 of the cutest photos of young Prince Harry as a kid to get you gushing.
Prince Harry Makes His Royal Debut
Baby Harry's face might not be visible in photos of his first public appearance on the steps of St. Mary's Hospital in London after his birth in 1984, but the look on Princess Diana's face makes it clear that his angelic little face was quite the sight to behold.
Prince Harry's First Glamour Shot
I don't care how many babies the royal family goes on to have, I will never get sick of seeing babies swimming in that incredible christening gown. Just look at baby Harry in 1984 playing with the lace!
Prince Harry Chilling In His Mom's Arms
In many of the early photos of Prince Harry, he is snuggled up to his mom looking quite content — much like the photos of Archie with his mom Meghan Markle.
Prince Harry On A Rocking Horse
Does it get any cuter than a little babe on a rocking horse? I think not.
Bundled Up Prince Harry
Wrapped up against the cold, Prince Harry looks like like the picture of coziness in his mom's arms as they disembark from a plane.
Prince Harry Using Prince William's Head As A Drum
A little family time around the piano makes for a beautifully candid photo. Baby Harry might not be quite sure what to make of the ruckus, but his dad and brother sure seem amused.
Prince Harry, Reporting For Duty
Holy cow. Get a load of little Harry in his little uniform, on his little slide. Can you even? Because I absolutely cannot.
Prince Harry Rocking Red Loafers
The happy royal family is clearly not too concerned about catching ticks while posing in the wildflowers for a family photo. But with two matching boys in the cutest clothes, who can blame them?
Prince Harry In Osh-Kosh Overalls ... With A Pony
Is that pony perfectly sized for pets from a toddling Prince Harry? Yes. Are those Osh-Kosh bib overalls the cutest thing I've ever seen? Also yes. Here's hoping baby Archie has a similar pair.
Prince Harry & His Handmade Binoculars
Good luck choosing what the sweetest part of this photo is. Prince Harry's big smile? The handmade binoculars? The Thomas the Train Engine bag? The patent leather shoes? It's all too cute to see.
Snoopy On Prince Harry's Shoes
Princess Diana and her boys look like the picture of familial ease snuggled together on the stairs. And if I'm not mistaken, that's Snoopy on Prince Harry's shoes. So sweet!
Prince Harry & A Little Pup
Yet another pair of bib overalls, this time in shorts. Sigh, so cute. And who doesn't love to see a kid playing with a little dog?
Silly Prince Harry
Before Princess Charlotte was making the world laugh by sticking her tongue out at crowds, her uncle was being the same kind of silly. Will Archie get his dad's sense of humor?
Prince Harry In Green Rubber Boots
There are no words for how adorable Prince Harry looks in his colorful getup. He looks ready for skipping rocks and splashing in puddles and it is simply perfect.
Prince Harry Mid-Meltdown
Even royal kids get overwhelmed and have meltdowns. But Princess Diana was there to hold her boy through the tears.
Prince Harry Matching With His Big Bro
Matching yet again, the two princes are picture perfect.
Sassy Prince Harry
Prince Harry, back again and sticking his car out through a car window. I can't wait to see what sort of silliness Archie has in store for his dad.
Prince Harry Practicing His Polo Skills
An athletic day of family fun, Prince Harry looks ready for anything in a field with his parents and brother.
Prince Harry Pushes A Baby In A Buggy
Prince Harry has been a superhero with kids for years now. Just look at a young Harry pushing a little one in a buggy. That experience has served him well as a dad to his own tot.
Prince Harry's Little Royal Wave
Wait, is that Harry waving at the crowd rather than sticking his tongue out? It may not be as funny, but it sure is cute. Look at that little tiny hand!
Prince Harry Admiring His Big Brother
Prince Harry looked up admiringly at his big brother while dressed in their school uniforms and it might be the sweetest moment between the two that has ever been caught on film.
Prince Harry Holds Hands With A Buddy
And it's not just Prince William that Prince Harry has love for. He was also photographed holding hands with a classmate as they walked along. What a cutie!
Prince Harry In A Bucket Seat
Prince Harry in 1991 may not have been quite old enough to ride a bike on his own, but that didn't stop him from enjoying a nice ride. Here you can see him happily riding along in a bucket seat. Sweet, sweet, sweet.
Prince Harry On The Slopes
The royal family has a long tradition of ski trips and early photos of Prince William and Prince Harry on the slopes with their mom are some of the most iconic. Archie will be learning to ski in no time.
Prince Harry Smiles For The Camera
On his way into school, Prince Harry turned to smile at a photographer. Who wouldn't want to pass that sweet smile onto another generation?
Prince Harry Perfects His Royal Wave
Waving again, eh? Prince Harry matured in leaps and bounds it seems.
Happy & Cozy Prince Harry
Still in their ski jackets, the brothers smiled alongside their mom in this nice photo. What a happy family!
Prince Harry Listening To His Mom
In the same setting, Princess Diana turned to say something to Prince Harry and the resemblance between them is clear. Those good looks passed on to Archie as well.
Prince Harry Giggling
In what was probably an outtake for an official photo, the entire family seemed to stifle laughter. Look how tall Prince Harry was getting!
Prince Harry & His Tousled Red Locks
Prince Harry's signature red locks sure stand out in his childhood photos. Only time will tell if Archie's hair takes the same crimson hue.
Prince Harry, Markle, and little Archie may be taking a step away from the life of the royals, but I have no doubt that plenty of adorable Archie photos will be shared with the public. And judging by his dad's look at a young age, Archie is going to be quite the cutie.
