Meghan Markle marked this year’s Fourth of July with a sweet memory — quite literally. In a festive Instagram post shared with her 3.9 million followers, the Duchess of Sussex reflected on her second date with Prince Harry, which took place on July 4, 2016.
“Our second date was the 4th of July 2016, and H brought me cupcakes to celebrate,” Meghan wrote. “Now, all these years later, our two children are in on the tradition.”
Alongside her heartfelt caption, Meghan posted a photo of cupcakes decorated with red, white, and blue frosting, fresh strawberries, blueberries, and peace-sign cookies — a nod to the patriotic holiday and a sweet family tradition in the making.
A Growing Tradition With Archie and Lilibet
Though the post didn’t include their kids — Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4 — the homemade treats suggested a little family baking session behind the scenes. According to The Mirror, the couple’s children now join in celebrating the special day, which blends both a romantic milestone and a festive American tradition.
“Happy Independence Day! May your day be as sweet as these cupcakes,” Meghan added at the end of her post.
How It All Began
Harry and Meghan’s love story began with a blind date, as they shared during their engagement interview. Meghan recalled how their first meeting quickly led to a second. “We met for a drink, and very quickly into that we said, ‘What are we doing tomorrow?’”
That second date happened on the Fourth of July — and from there, their relationship accelerated. Soon after, Harry invited Meghan to Botswana, where they spent five days camping under the stars and getting to know each other far from public view. “That was crucial to me,” Harry said at the time.
Markle’s Festive Lifestyle Touch
In addition to the cupcakes, Meghan also shared a second post on July 4: a berry-themed snack board decked out in red, white, and blue, captioned:
“Red, white and blue… and easy to do! Happy 4th, friends.”
Since relaunching her Instagram earlier this year, Meghan has kept comments disabled but continued posting curated glimpses into her personal life and new ventures — including her recently launched Netflix lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan.
FAQs
Q: What did Meghan Markle post on July 4?
A: She shared that her second date with Prince Harry took place on July 4, 2016, and included cupcakes — a tradition they now continue with their kids.
Q: How many children do Meghan and Harry have?
A: They have two children — Prince Archie (b. 2019) and Princess Lilibet (b. 2021).
Q: What is Meghan’s new show?
A: With Love, Meghan, a lifestyle series on Netflix featuring recipes, wellness, and personal reflections.
