Prince Harry and Meghan’s children steal the spotlight on the couple’s holiday card

In an interesting turn of events, the royal duo also decided to feature their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, alongside their three dogs.

The card also highlighted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s global charitable efforts through the Archewell Foundation, with images from trips to Nigeria and Colombia.

On December 16, Meghan and Harry unveiled their 2024 holiday card, which offers a warm glimpse into their family life.

One of the six photos shows their children Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, happily running towards their parents, with their three beloved dogs joining the scene.

In the photo, Archie and Lilibet look more mature, and their father, Harry, is seen squatting to greet the little princess, whose long red hair matches her brother’s.

The card features a stunning green background and includes 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 very happy holiday season and a joyful New Year.”

The photo collection also included five additional photos of Harry and Meghan from their trips to Nigeria and Colombia this year.

The photo of Archie and Lilibet is a rare glimpse of the kids as they were last seen in brief appearances during the couple’s Netflix docu-series, “Harry & Meghan,” which premiered in December 2022.

According to sources, the holiday card is intended for professional purposes, and the Sussexes privately sent a separate card to their close friends and loved ones, which will remain out of the public eye.

Earlier this year, a source close to Harry shared People magazine The Duke of Sussex is strictly committed to maintaining his children’s privacy.

The source explained, “Harry was reluctant to show his children in public, not out of a desire to hide them, but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats.” “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,” referring to the fate of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana.

Although Harry and Meghan chose not to feature their children excessively in photos for their official holiday cards, the couple has shared such moments in the past.

Their first card as a family of three in 2019 included Prince Archie alongside his parents. In 2020, the couple also sent a photocopy of a photo taken by Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.

according to the peopleThe photo, which was taken in the backyard of their California home, marked their first holiday season in the US after moving from the UK.

By 2021, their holiday card introduced Princess Lilibet to the world. Lilibet was born in June of that year, and made her first appearance in a poignant photo of the family of four, which also highlighted that Prince Archie had inherited his father’s distinctive red hair.

The card included a touching message that read: “This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter Lilibet into the world. Archie made us ‘mama’ and ‘papa’, and Lily made us family.”

In addition to family photos, Harry and Meghan continued their tradition of incorporating the Archewell Foundation into their holiday greetings this year.

Archewell was created in 2020 as a platform for their charitable efforts, and has been a major feature of their holiday cards for the past three years.

The Foundation operates under the guiding principle “Show, Do Good” and has supported global and local initiatives throughout the year.

In 2024, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel to Nigeria in May and Colombia in August, to promote the foundation’s core charitable projects.

They also expanded their influence within the United States, introducing new programs and strengthening their domestic reach.

Harry and Meghan are said to be preparing to celebrate Christmas at their home in Montecito, alongside Archie, Lilibet, and Meghan’s mother, Ragland, after being excluded from the royal family’s traditional celebrations at Sandringham.

An insider said Magazine closer The couple is focused on creating a magical and unforgettable vacation for their children.

“Meghan’s mother, Doria, will join them at home in Montecito and will ensure the children have a happy day, despite not being around extended family,” the source said, adding that the lack of an invitation to join the royal family did not surprise the Sussexes.