Every family has their quirky Fourth of July traditions, grilling too much corn, someone setting off fireworks way too early, and that one uncle who insists on wearing flag-themed everything. Even Prince Harry, former resident of Buckingham Palace and polo matches, now celebrates the American way, thanks to his California love story with Meghan Markle. After trading the royal balcony for beach views and Santa Barbara sunshine, Harry has become a certified stateside holiday participant. And now, fans are getting a peek behind the curtain.

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Meghan Markle took to Instagram this Fourth of July to share a nostalgic tribute to her and Prince Harry’s early romance. Alongside a tray of cupcakes and a never-before-seen photo of the couple, Markle revealed that their second date took place on July 4, 2016, complete with cupcakes, courtesy of Prince Harry himself. Her caption hinted that the original dessert may have even made a cameo in the post, commemorating the very cupcake that kicked off their transatlantic love story.

Now, with two children and presumably a growing cupcake budget, the Sussex household commemorates Independence Day with vibrant fruit spreads, tender family rituals, and vintage baked goods. Markle’s caption, dripping with nostalgia and buttercream, invites followers into a life where royal protocol has been replaced with soft lighting and gluten. The post offered a rare and intimate look into how a former working royal marks America’s Independence Day, not with fanfare or fireworks, but with frosting, nostalgia, and a quiet domestic charm.

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Events like the Fourth of July offer a rare glimpse into the Sussexes’ unique family dynamic and life beyond palace walls.

The Sussex family may reside far from royal residences, but what unfolds inside their Montecito home remains no less fascinating. From chicken coop visits (as seen in their Oprah Winfrey interview) to Meghan Markle making avocado toast for Serena Williams, their domestic life is equal parts wholesome and Hollywood. In the past, Prince Harry has spoken of his Zoom calls with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, where she met her great-granddaughter, Princess Lilibet, suggesting a blend of royal family and suburban parenting, akin to FaceTime and royal protocol.

Behind closed doors, it appears the family embraces what one might call “informal regality.” Prince Harry juggles polo matches and podcast appearances, while Markle reportedly packs school lunches and writes personal notes to her Archewell staff. The couple has shared that they cook together and binge-watch shows like Jeopardy!, proof that even former working royals enjoy shouting trivia answers at the television. If royal life were a drama, the Sussex household may now be a well-lit, soft-focus sitcom.

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