Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

Twitter Is Here With The 'Riverdale' Jokes After Learning The New Royal Baby's Name

Twitter Is Here With The 'Riverdale' Jokes After Learning The New Royal Baby's Name
Dominic Lipinski - WPA Pool/Getty Images, @thecwriverdale/Instagram, @JeanneGuipi/Twitter
Make us preferred on Google

Ladies and germs, the wait is over.

After Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their son into the world on Monday, we finally have a name.

World, meet Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.


Even better, we are finally getting see pictures of the newborn two days after being born.

The Duke and Duchess have chosen to keep their plans surrounding the birth of their son private, and now the proud parents are having their first official family pictures taken on the grounds of Windsor.

Check out the gorgeous photos, courtesy of the Royal Family.


The name is short for Archibald, which is composed of Germanic elements erchan (meaning "genuine" and "precious") and bald ("bold.")

Archies around the world must be proud to share their namesake with Baby Sussex.

Twitter pounced at the opportunity to have some fun with the newly announced name and teased the royal baby with a reference from the CW TV show, Riverdale.









Of course, we can't forget the original comics on which the teen drama series is based. Archie Comics announced their glee in two words.









Riverdale diehards always root for the underdog.





Riverdale's reach is powerful.






But the show's influence across the pond proved inferior to that of the Queen's.



The photo opp is a break from tradition, as Prince William and Kate previously introduced Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis from the steps of St. Mary's Hospital hours after their births.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also deviated from another tradition, with the 37-year-old royal giving birth in Windsor, where the couple reside at Frogmore Cottage.

Archie, additionally known as is seventh in the line of succession after Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Harry.

We still think you're All in the Family, Archie Bunker.


Archie is also one of the first biracial heirs in the British royal family, after "Queen Charlotte in the 1800s was believed to be of mixed race and went on to have 15 children."

The world is pleased to make your acquaintance, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

More from Trending/best-of-reddit

Screenshot of Donald Trump
@Acyn/X

Trump Blasted After Sharing Unhinged Story About Anonymous 'Very Obese' Friend Who Is Taking 'Fat Drugs' In Bonkers Clip

President Donald Trump was criticized after he, in a bizarre moment while discussing the high cost of GLP-1 drugs in the United States, shared a story about a "very obese" friend of his who is on "fat drugs" that don't appear to be working.

Trump's administration has previously taken credit for a decline in prices, citing deals with drugmakers and the launch of the direct-to-consumer platform TrumpRx.

Keep ReadingShow less
Barack, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama
Win McNamee/Getty Images

Michelle Obama's Candid Comments About Why She Doesn't 'Miss' Her Kids Has Moms Everywhere Applauding

The stereotype of the weeping mother unable to cope with her children beginning preschool, or kindergarten, or graduating from high school, or going off to college was shattered by former First Lady Michelle Obama during a recent appearance by Jon Stewart on her IMO (In My Opinion) with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson podcast.

While pop culture has reinforced the trope of empty nester moms unable to cope when their children gain independence, the former FLOTUS told Stewart she feels free now that her daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, now 28 and 25 years old respectively, have moved out on their own.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshots from @nikolcosmetics's TikTok
@nikolcosmetics/TikTok

Former Waitress Sparks Debate After Explaining Why Tipping Isn't About 'Entitlement' In Viral TikTok Video

You can tell a lot about a person based on how they treat people who work in the service industry or in retail.

That includes not only one-on-one interactions with employees and restaurant servers, but also how someone speaks about tipping after a dining experience.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshots from @spicycokezero's TikTok
@spicycokezero/TikTok

Woman Shares Nightmare First Date After 'Condescending' Guy Bizarrely Insulted Her Height And Intelligence

While dating can be fun, there are inevitably going to be some disappointing experiences thrown into the mix, simply because we're not meant to match with every other single person out there.

But there are some people who ignore dating etiquette entirely, from how they portray themselves to how they treat their dates, and take the date from something lackluster to something better suited for a TV drama or to be told around a campfire.

Keep ReadingShow less
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates defeating Jaime Faria of Portugal in the Men's Singles Second Round.
Julian Finney/Getty Images

Tennis Star Carlos Alcaraz Had A Hilarious Wardrobe Malfunction At The US Open—And Fans Are Cracking Up

Tennis fans came for the action at the U.S. Open, but Carlos Alcaraz’s wardrobe ended up stealing some of the spotlight.

The defending champion and World No. 3 returned to competitive singles last Monday after a four-month layoff due to a right wrist injury, facing Roman Safiullin in the opening round at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Keep ReadingShow less