Meghan Markle has once again found herself at the center of debate after making a surprising revelation about her son, Prince Archie, during the Sussex family’s recent trip to Disneyland. Appearing alongside Prince Harry in the ABC News special The Happiest Story On Earth: 70 Years Of Disneyland, the Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet yet puzzling anecdote about their six-year-old son that has left royal fans scratching their heads.

The Sussexes, now living in Montecito, California, visited Disneyland in June as part of the celebrations for their daughter Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday. Cameras captured moments from their family adventure, with Meghan and Harry recalling highlights from the magical day. The trip, filled with fairytale memories, included Archie and Lili meeting Princess Elsa from Frozen, enjoying family rides, and watching little Lilibet receive a custom Little Mermaid-themed birthday cake topped with pink icing.

But the biggest talking point came not from the rides or cake, but from something Archie himself asked his mother. Speaking in the program, Meghan recalled that the children had enjoyed themselves so much that Archie turned to her and innocently asked: “When’s my birthday?” Meghan said: “For us to be able to have our own childhood memories and then watch that play out through our daughter’s birthday, and Archie said, ‘When’s my birthday?’”

While Meghan clearly meant to share a lighthearted family moment, her comments sparked an unexpected wave of criticism and confusion online. Many fans were surprised—some even shocked—that Archie, now six years old, apparently does not know his own birthday date. Social media quickly lit up with puzzled reactions. “A six-year-old who doesn’t know his own birthday… our three-year-old knows hers!” one user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote. Another asked: “Is it normal for a six-year-old to not know when his birthday is? Especially if it was the previous month?”

Royal watchers were quick to point out that Archie had only recently celebrated his birthday in May, with Meghan herself marking the occasion by posting a moody sunset photo during the family’s stay at an exclusive Mexican resort. Considering Lilibet’s birthday fell in June, just weeks later, critics argued it seemed odd for Archie to forget his own so soon. “Considering his is May and Lilibet’s is June, his would have been just a few weeks before this pic was taken,” one commentator noted. “What an odd question to ask, just after he actually had his birthday.”

Some fans were more sympathetic, suggesting the question may have been misinterpreted. Perhaps Archie wasn’t asking what day his birthday was, but rather how long until the next one. “I think he was asking how far away his birthday was, not the date,” one user defended. Children often measure time in relation to big events, and birthdays can feel like milestones, especially after such a fun-filled celebration for a sibling.

Still, the debate snowballed. Others doubled down on their disbelief, insisting that by six, children should know basic personal details like their birthday, address, and parents’ names. One commenter wrote: “Kids, by the age of 6, are typically very proud to tell you when their birthday is and know exactly how many months before it is their birthday.” Another added: “My three-year-old granddaughter knows the date of hers. She can also say the month of her family members, parents, sibling, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.”

The story highlights once again how even Meghan and Harry’s most innocent family anecdotes are dissected under the harsh lens of public opinion. What was likely intended as a charming mother-son memory has instead turned into yet another headline about the Sussexes—this time raising questions about parenting, childhood development, and, inevitably, Meghan’s credibility.

Whether Archie truly forgot his birthday or was simply expressing his excitement for the next one, the moment underscores the constant scrutiny that surrounds the Sussex family. As one royal commentator wryly put it: “For most parents, a cute story about a child asking about birthdays would be forgotten in five minutes. But when it comes to Meghan and Harry, even a child’s question turns into global news.”