In an exciting turn of events, the royal duo decided to also feature their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, along with their three dogs.
The card also highlighted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s global philanthropy through the Archewell Foundation, with photos from their trips to Nigeria and Colombia.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share heartwarming 2024 holiday card featuring Archie and Lilibet
On December 16, Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry unveiled their 2024 holiday card, a heartwarming glimpse into their family life.
One of the six photos shows the children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, running happily towards their parents, joined by their three dogs.
In the photo, Archie and Lilibet look more grown up, and their father Harry is seen crouching down to greet the little princess, who has long red hair similar to her brother’s.
The card features a beautiful green background and includes a message from the Sussexes, Archewell Productions and the Archewell Foundation.
“On behalf of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and the Archewell Foundation, we wish everyone a happy holiday season and a happy new year,” it read.
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The photobook also included five additional images of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan from their trip to Nigeria and Colombia this year.
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US-based royals reportedly sent private holiday cards to loved ones
The photo of Archie and Lilibet provides a rare glimpse of the children, as they last appeared briefly in the couple’s documentary series Harry & Meghan, which premiered in December 2022.
Sources said the holiday card was intended for professional purposes, and the Sussexes sent another private card to close friends and loved ones, which will not be left in public view. That’s what it means.
Earlier this year, a source close to Prince Harry said: people magazine The Duke of Sussex is passionate about protecting his children’s privacy.
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“Prince Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not because he wants to hide them, but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats,” the source explained. “He wants them to live as normal a life as possible without fear of kidnapping or harm.”
The source also referenced the fate of Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, adding: “As a father and husband, Prince Harry is determined to avoid repeating history.”
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s holiday card: A look back at heartwarming family moments
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan often avoid showing their children in holiday card photos, but the couple has shared moments like this in the past.
Their first card as a family of three in 2019 also included Prince Archie, along with his parents. In 2020, the couple also sent an illustrated version of a photo taken by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
According to peopleThe image, set in the backyard of her California home, commemorated her first holiday season in the United States after immigrating from England.
By 2021, holiday cards introduced Princess Lilibet to the world. Lilibet, who was born in June of the same year, made her debut with a heartwarming photo of her family of four, which also highlighted that Prince Archie inherited his father’s distinctive red hair.
The card reads: “This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter Lilibet into the world. Archie made us ‘mum’ and ‘dad’ and Lili made us family.” It was accompanied by a touching message.
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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan include Archewell Foundation in holiday card
In addition to the family photo, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan continued their tradition of incorporating the Archewell Foundation into their holiday greetings this year.
Founded in 2020 as a philanthropy platform, Archewell has been a staple of the company’s holiday cards for the past three years.
The Foundation operates on the guiding principle of “Show Up, Do Good” and has supported global and local initiatives throughout the year.
In 2024, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nigeria in May and Colombia in August to promote the Foundation’s core philanthropic projects.
We also expanded our influence in the United States by introducing new programs and increasing our domestic efforts.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan a ‘fun’ Christmas in Montecito
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will reportedly celebrate Christmas at their home in Montecito with Archie, Lilibet and Meghan’s mother Ragland after being excluded from the traditional royal celebrations at Sandringham. They say they are preparing.
Officials said closer magazine The couple is said to be focused on creating magical and memorable vacations for their children.
The source said, “Meghan’s mother, Doria, will also be joining the couple at their home in Montecito and will ensure that the children have a fun-filled day despite the absence of relatives.” He added that it was not surprising that there was no. Mr and Mrs Sussex.