In his autobiography Spare, Prince Harry shared a candid and humorous moment from the birth of his son, Archie. While Meghan Markle was in labor at the Portland Hospital in London, Harry revealed that he turned to an unconventional source of relaxation—laughing gas. According to Harry, as Meghan bounced on a giant purple ball to help with labor, he was enjoying several hits of laughing gas and munching on Nando’s chicken. The scene was described as relaxed, with Harry’s calmness contrasting Meghan’s efforts to manage the pain.
In the book, Harry humorously recounts how he had consumed all the laughing gas before Meghan could have any, causing a shift in the atmosphere. When it became clear that more intense pain relief was needed, Meghan received an epidural, changing the room’s vibe. Despite initial concerns about Archie being tangled in the umbilical cord, he was born healthy, bringing tears of joy to both Harry and Meghan.
This intimate and unexpected glimpse into the royal birth gives fans a lighthearted and personal perspective on the Sussexes’ parenting journey.
