Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have delighted their fans with a rare Christmas card that includes their children, Archie and Lilibet. The card features a collage of memorable family moments from the past year.
Heartwarming Family Photo
One of the images in the card shows Harry and Meghan crouching with arms wide open as Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, run toward them. However, the children’s faces are not visible in this photo. The card also includes five other photos that highlight various engagements from the year.
Festive Message
The Christmas card includes a heartfelt message that reads: “On behalf of the office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions, and Archewell Foundation, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and a joyful New Year.”
Speculation About Digital Alterations
Despite the warm gesture, some online users have speculated that the photo of Archie and Lilibet running toward their parents might have been digitally created. A user pointed out, “Look at this dodgy digitally altered photo Harry and Meghan have released for Christmas! The shadows are all wrong, you can see the digitally altered outline around Meghan, and the dogs have been superimposed. Also, are we supposed to believe Lilibet is around six or seven years old?”
Concerns About the Photo’s Setup
Another user questioned the setup of the photo, commenting, “What a weird setup. If this were a real, candid photo, it appears they are greeting the children after a long absence. Except that the photographer was set up, the dogs were already there (did they get greeted before the children?) Just weird in every way.”
Focus on the Dog in the Image
One social media user specifically mentioned the “perfectly natural-looking dog” in the image, suggesting it may have been digitally added.
A Return to Sharing Family Moments
This year marks the first time since 2021 that Prince Harry and Meghan have included their children in a Christmas card. The gesture highlights their ongoing commitment to maintaining privacy while still sharing special moments with their supporters.