rince Harry pulled out all the stops for his gift for Meghan Markle as the couple celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary this week, with the Duchess of Sussex giving fans a rare glimpse into their family celebrations at home.
May 19 marked eight years since Harry and Meghan married at St Georgeâs Chapel in Windsor back in 2018.
To celebrate the occasion, Meghan, 44, shared a collection of romantic photos from their wedding day, along with sweet clips featuring their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, four.
Prince Harry surprises Meghan Markle with meaningful penguin sculpture
On her Instagram Stories, Meghan posted a video showing Harry, 41, walking in carrying a candlelit cake inspired by the coupleâs wedding dessert.
The pair famously chose a lemon elderflower cake for their royal wedding and recreated the flavour again for their anniversary celebrations.
But Harryâs thoughtful present for Meghan quickly caught fansâ attention.
The Duke of Sussex gifted his wife a bronze sculpture featuring two penguins sitting side by side. Meghan also revealed a photo of the pair dressed in matching penguin onesies, alongside a handwritten note reading: âThe one and only.â
As the sculpture was unveiled, Meghan gasped in surprise before explaining the sentimental meaning behind the gift to Archie and Lilibet.
âMama and Papa, when we got engaged we had a party with all of our friends and family. We said everyone wear a onesie. We were penguins because weâre together for life,â she said.
Royal fans react to Harryâs anniversary present
Royal watchers quickly shared their thoughts online after Meghan posted the heartfelt moment.
One fan wrote on X: âFor their 8th wedding anniversary, Prince Harry made Meghan a statue of penguins in bronze.
âWhy penguins you ask, because âpenguins mate for life.â That man is gone and has been gone from that âthe very first time we met.â Happy anniversary to the truest lovers.â
We were penguins because weâre together for life.
Another commented: â10/10 hopelessly in love these two.â
A third added: âThe duke and duchess really make the cutest penguins, ever! I love how Meghan is telling her children about her and Harryâs engagement!
âThey are a beautiful example for Archie and Lili. They show their children what true love really is.â
Expert says Prince Harry was âtotally elatedâ on wedding day
After Meghan shared more images from the coupleâs wedding day, body language expert Darren Stanton also weighed in on the photos.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Darren said: âThe first thing that strikes me with Meghan is the way she is looking at Harry whilst he is making his speech. It is almost a look of astonishment and disbelief.
âHer eyes are wide and she has a broad smile. They are in their own little bubble.â
He also added: âHarry was totally elated on the day. The close up of him hugging someone shows just pure joy.â
