Meghan Markletook a break from hermaternity leaveto make an appearance at the annual Trooping the Colour celebration in honor of the Queen’s birthday on Saturday. She made herBuckingham Palace balcony debut last year, just weeks after her royal wedding.
Last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex rode in their own carriage, but this year, the foursome rode together.
The royal mom welcomed son Archie Harrison just five weeks ago on May 6. While Harry isn’t takingpaternity leave— he has madeseveral appearancessince welcoming sonArchie, including ashort trip to the NetherlandsandRome— Meghan is adjusting to life as a new mother at home in Frogmore Cottage.
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Aside from thefamily’s first outing as a triotwo days after Archie’s birth, the Duchess of Sussex has stayed out of the public eye.
The new parents have already taken measures to ensure their firstborn leads a typical life. Among them: moving away from Kensington Palace in favor of a home in the country,Frogmore Cottage, andopting not to give Archie a royal title.
“Their home is so cute and warm,” a source tells PEOPLE. “The energy of the space is so much better [than Kensington Palace]. It’s a total fresh start.”
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And it’s the perfect place to entertain their steady stream of visitors.The new parents recentlyintroduced their “bundle of joy”to his unclePrince Williamand auntKate Middletonalong with grandfatherPrince Charles.
“They’re both really excited,” adds the source.
Meghan and Harry are already adjusting to life as a family of three – and friends say they are overflowing with gratitude.
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Seeing Harry hold his newborn son “was the most enchanting thing,” says a family friend.
And Meghan called being a mother “magic.”
“I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy,” she said.
source: people.com
