Montecito Bike Shop Shares Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Thank You Note for Archie’s 4th Birthday Present

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A birthday surprise! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s firstborn, Prince Archie, rang in his 4th trip around the sun with a special present.“We hope they don’t mind us sharing this lovely thank you letter we received today! ❤️❤️❤️,” Mad Dogs Bike Shop in Montecito, California, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, June 7, sharing the note that they received from the royal duo.The message — which was printed on “The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex” letterhead — was postdated Tuesday, June 6, as Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, sent their “sincere thanks” to the British boutique owners for their “thoughtful gift.”“The bike has brought much joy and is much appreciated by the family,” the note read, referring to the couple, who moved to Montecito in 2020 after leaving London following their royal step-down. “They asked that I convey their gratitude at the lovely surprise.”The letter was signed by Harrison Colcord, who works for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Archie turned 4 on May 6 the same day as his grandfather King Charles III’s official coronation.

Since the occasion fell on the same day as the crowning ceremony, the Suits alum — who also shares daughter Princess Lilibet, 2, with Harry — opted to skip the royal event in favor of throwing a “low-key” party for her son.“As much as Meghan appreciates the invite to the coronation, she wouldn’t miss her son’s birthday for the world.

Despite being the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan is a mom first,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly at the time. “She feels very grateful to be included in such a special occasion by the royal family and is glad that Harry can go and show support on behalf of their family.