In an exciting turn of events, the royal duo decided to introduce their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, alongside their three dogs.
The card also highlighted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s global philanthropic efforts through the Archewell Foundation, with photos from trips to Nigeria and Colombia.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share a heartwarming 2024 Christmas card with Archie and Lilibet
On December 16, Meghan and Harry unveiled their 2024 Christmas card, providing a heartwarming glimpse into their family life.
One of the six photos shows their children Archie (5) and Lilibet (3) running happily towards their parents, while their three beloved dogs also make the journey.
In the photo, Archie and Lilibet look more grown-up, and their father Harry crouches down to greet the little princess, whose long red hair matches her brother’s.
The card has a stunning green background and features messages from the Sussexes, Archewell Productions and the Archewell Foundation.
It read: “On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and the Archewell Foundation. We wish you a happy holiday and a happy new year.”
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The photo collection also included five other images of Harry and Meghan from their trips to Nigeria and Colombia this year.
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The US-based royals reportedly sent private Christmas cards to their loved ones
The photo of Archie and Lilibet is a rare glimpse of the children, as they were last seen in brief appearances during the couple’s Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” which premiered in December 2022.
According to sources, the Christmas card is intended for professional purposes and the Sussexes have privately sent a separate card to their close friends and loved ones, which will remain hidden from the public.
At the beginning of the year, a source close to Harry said People magazine that the Duke of Sussex is deeply committed to protecting the privacy of his children.
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“Harry is hesitant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire 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 insider added: “As a father and husband, Harry is determined to ensure that history does not repeat itself,” the friend added, referring to the fate of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Christmas Cards: A Look Back at Heartwarming Family Moments
Although Harry and Meghan have chosen not to overly feature their children in the photos for their holiday cards, the couple has shared such moments in the past.
Their first card as a family of three in 2019 featured Prince Archie as well as his parents. In 2020, the couple also sent out an illustrated version of a photo taken by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
Accordingly PeopleThe picture, taken in the backyard of her California home, marked her first holiday in the US after moving from the UK
In 2021, Princess Lilibet was introduced to the world with her Christmas card. Lilibet, who was born in June, made her debut in a heartwarming photo of the family of four, which also highlighted that Prince Archie had inherited his father’s signature red hair.
The card contained a touching message that read: “This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter Lilibet into the world. Archie made us a ‘mom’ and a ‘dad’ and Lili made us a family.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle include the Archewell Foundation in their Christmas card
In addition to the family photos, Harry and Meghan continued their tradition of including the Archewell Foundation in their Christmas greetings this year.
Founded in 2020 as a platform for their philanthropic efforts, Archewell has been a key part of their holiday cards for the past three years.
The foundation operates under 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 traveled to Nigeria in May and Colombia in August to advance the foundation’s key charitable projects.
They also expanded their impact within the United States by introducing new programs and increasing their domestic reach.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a “joyful” Christmas in Montecito
Harry and Meghan are reportedly preparing to celebrate Christmas at their home in Montecito, alongside Archie and Lilibet and Meghan’s mother Ragland, after being excluded from the royal family’s traditional celebrations at Sandringham.
An insider told Closer Magazine that the couple is focused on giving their children a magical and unforgettable vacation.
“Meghan’s mother Doria will join her at home in Montecito and make sure the children have a great day even if they are not near their extended family,” the source said, adding that the lack of an invitation to join the To join the Royals, it’s no surprise that the Sussexes are there.
