Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Podcast Features Archie's First Words

The Archewell Audio Holiday Special, released on 29/12/2020 on Spotify, marked the first time the public heard the voice of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Produced under the couple’s Archewell Audio partnership with Spotify, the special was a year-end episode featuring reflections, messages of hope, and contributions from various public figures. During the closing segment of the recording, Archie briefly appeared, encouraged by his parents to say a few words into the microphone. In the clip, he can be heard saying “Happy New Year,” marking his first publicly shared audio moment. The appearance drew attention due to the rarity of public glimpses into the private life of the couple’s young son, who had largely been kept out of the public eye since his birth on 06/05/2019. Following the release, some listeners and media outlets described the moment as Archie’s “first words.” However, Prince Harry later clarified in subsequent remarks that Archie’s actual first word had been “crocodile,” distinguishing between his child’s developmental milestone and his first public recording. The holiday special also included messages from contributors such as Elton John, Tyler Perry, and James Corden, reflecting on the challenges of 2020 and hopes for the year ahead. The release formed part of a multi-year content partnership between Archewell Audio and Spotify, announced earlier in December 2020. The holiday special served as the first published episode under the agreement and introduced the couple’s approach to audio storytelling focused on shared experiences and global perspectives.