Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2024 Christmas card features a touching family moment with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
The sweet photo captures 3-year-old Lilibet running into Harry’s arms, while Meghan is seen reaching out to hug 5-year-old Archie.
The image evokes a heartwarming resemblance to a famous 1991 photo of Princess Diana, where she’s seen greeting her sons, William and Harry, on a yacht in Toronto.
Both moments highlight the loving bond between parents and their children, with a subtle nod to Diana’s legacy.
A Tribute to Princess Diana’s Legacy
Prince Harry has often expressed his desire to honor his mother, Princess Diana, and this year’s card seems to reflect that sentiment.
During a September event for the Halo Trust in New York, Harry spoke about carrying on his mother’s legacy, which remains close to his heart.
The image in the Christmas card, with the joyful embrace of his children, subtly channels the same warmth and affection that Diana showed her sons.
Highlights of the Year
In addition to the family photo, the card also shared some of the Sussexes’ personal highlights from 2024.
The Archewell Foundation, led by Harry and Meghan, posted a recap of the year’s events, including their visit to Colombia in August.
Royal reporter Omid Scobie, a long-time friend of the couple, shared the card on Twitter, where fans reacted to the growing kids, noting how much Archie and Lilibet have changed over the year.
Reactions from Fans
The picture of Archie and Lilibet was a big hit among fans.
Many couldn’t believe how much the children had grown, especially since the Sussexes’ children are rarely seen in public.
Several fans pointed out their striking red hair, which they share with their father, Prince Harry.
The card also included a heartfelt message from Harry and Meghan, wishing everyone a joyful holiday season.
New Projects and Criticism
While the holiday card celebrates family milestones, Harry and Meghan’s latest project, a Netflix docuseries about polo, has received mixed reviews.
Released in December, the five-part series focuses on the polo World Cup in Florida and the lives of top players.
However, critics have slammed it for being dull and uninteresting, with many feeling the series failed to live up to other successful sports documentaries.
Although Harry and Meghan served as executive producers, their appearances in the series were brief, leading some to question whether the docuseries was more about wealth and privilege than the sport itself.
Christmas with the Royals
In another piece of news, it’s been reported that Prince Harry and Meghan won’t be joining the royal family for Christmas this year.
They have not received an invitation to the Sandringham festivities and are expected to spend the holiday season in California with their children.
The Sussexes, who relocated to Montecito after stepping down from royal duties in 2020, have made it clear that they enjoy a more relaxed, low-key holiday season.
Meghan previously shared how they celebrate by enjoying good food, playing games, and even inviting friends like Gloria Steinem who might not have family nearby.
The couple is eager to pass on the magic of Christmas traditions to Archie and Lilibet, such as leaving out carrots for the reindeer.