Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Received Special Gifts for Archie and Prince Louis This Weekend

Published Jul 15, 2019

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It was a big weekend for the royal family—and no we’re not just talking about Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. While attending royal engagements, both the Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge were given surprise gifts...for their sons.

Yup, looks like Prince Louis (Kate's one-year-old son) and Archie Harrison (Meghan's two-month-old boy) also got a little love thanks to tennis legend Stan Smith and two 12-year-old girls, Evie Chambers and Valentina Walker.

According to Hello! Magazine, baby Archie was given a bouquet and a book (with a cuddly Simba toy), while while Prince Louis received a tiny pair of Adidas Stan Smith sneakers with "Prince Louis" written across them in gold.

Here’s what we know.

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Meghan Markle attended The Lion King premiere with her husband Prince Harry Saturday, (her first red carpet appearance as a royal). While there, she reportedly received the gifts for Archie from two 12-year-old girls, Chambers and Walker, who she met on her way into the theater.

The young girls (whose parents are associated with Disney) told Hello! that the duchess even asked them who their favorite character from the film was.

"We said Simba and Nala," Chambers told Hello!. "I told her this is for you, and she seemed really delighted."

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Meanwhile, Middleton was at Wimbledon for the Gentlemen's Singles Final with her husband Prince William (she attended the women’s final the day before with Meghan and her sister Pippa). During the match, tennis legend Stan Smith gave the Duchess of Cambridge a tiny pair of Adidas shoes. Smith even signed the shoes, and photographers were able to capture the moment.

All we need now are pics of Archie Harrison and Prince Louis enjoying their new gifts!

Alexandra Hough

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