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Zoe Forsey

Prince Harry takes Archie to playgroup - and makes a joke about his son's ginger hair

Prince Harry took his son Archie to nursery for the first time this week, and make a joke to the other parents about his ginger hair.

The Duke's wife Meghan Markle has been to the Windsor centre with their little boy previously, but it was now dad's turn to go along.

According to a source, Archie was "particularly taken" by two other red-haired babies, which Harry picked up on straight away, reports the Express .

They said: "Archie had a fantastic time. He was crawling around and was particularly taken with two other red-haired babies.

“The Duke said: ‘Gingers stick together!’"

Meghan revealed she had started taking Archie to the playgroup last month , and it sounds like he's really enjoying it.

Little Archie made some new pals (PA)

Speaking to a Milly Sutherland, 11, and her mum Angela, 50, at the Wellchild Awards, she said: “I just took Archie for his first [playgroup] class. It was a lot of fun. He loved it.”

Afterwards Angela said: “She took him to one of these baby classes today and she said they had loads of fun together. She said it was really good fun.”

Meghan and Harry are taking a six-week break from their royal duties to spend some “much-needed” family time together.

They will travel to California to see Meghan's mum Doria Ragland.

The Royals normally spend Christmas together (Getty Images)

Their decision also means they won't spend Christmas Day with the Royal Family at Sandringham, as is tradition.

Prince William and Kate are expected at Sandringham with their three children and other members of the royal family as a rift between the two brothers shows no sign of being quashed.

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking forward to extended family time towards the end of this month.

Harry and Meghan share details of life with six-month-old Archie

“Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, Their Royal Highnesses will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland.

“This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family, and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen.

“For security reasons, we will not be providing further details on their schedule at this time.”

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