Prince Archie at 5: his luxury life in Montecito, charity visits with mum Meghan, and starting school

Sleeping soundly in his father’s arms, Prince Archie made his public debut two days after his birth, with an overjoyed Duke and Duchess of Sussex describing being parents as “magic”.

His appearance in St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle in May 2019 marked a break from royal family tradition, with no immediate photocall as his mum and dad expressed their wish for their son to grow up as a private citizen.

Following his parents’ relocation to the celebrity enclave of Montecito in Santa Barbara, California, Archie, who turns 5 on 6 May – is being raised there along with his two-year-old sister Princess Lilibet.

He is settled at preschool, with both Prince Harry, 39, and 42-year-old Meghan juggling the nursery run in between work commitments.

The next few months will see the red-haired youngster prepare to move to kindergarten – the first year of primary school – and according to Montecito resident Richard Mineards, there are plenty of fantastic schools to choose from.

We have very good schools, which are not like England public schools, but they’re state schools. And we have a very good one called Cold Spring School, which has got great ratings and that’s in their catchment area,” he said on HELLO!’s A Right Royal Podcast.