The Sussexes can be seen embracing their children in their publicised Christmas card (Image: ARCHWELL)
Royal observers are unanimous in their reaction to the latest glimpse of Princess Lilibet after her appearance alongside brother Archie on Harry and Meghan’s annual festive tradition. The Sussexes’ card, featuring a total of six snapshots from their engagements throughout the year, showcased an adorable moment with Archie and Lilibet heading into the embrace of their parents – both showcasing ‘s iconic ginger hair.
The young princess’ growing curly locks confirmed Harry’s earlier statement about her inheriting long flowing hair. However, it was Lilibet’s rapid growth at just three years old that ignited conversation among fans.
Voicing their surprise on X, a fan said, “Prince Archie and look so tall!” This was echoed by others, with one social media user saying, “OMG, look how big Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are.”
Alongside the charming photographs, Meghan and Harry included a heartfelt Yuletide message within their card. The festive greeting from and Meghan’s office stated: “On behalf of the office of and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundations, We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and a joyful new year.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Christmas card shared a rare family picture (Image: ARCHWELL)
The another fan being completely overwhelmed with emotion at the rare family picture shared by the Duke and Duchess’ team, with fans blubbing: “What a beautiful and happy family [teary eyed-face emoji] Lilibet is almost as tall as Archie,” while another Harry and Meghan fan enthused: “Another amazing year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex [clapping-hands emoji] And how tall are Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet now, so cute!”
Harry and Meghan have been scrupulous in maintaining their children Archie and Lilibet away from the public eye. The Sussexes, although having stepped back from their Royal duties nearly five years ago, have preserved the tradition of releasing their Christmas card imagery akin to other Royal family members.
The previous year’s Christmas card displayed the duo all smiles at the 2023 Invictus Games in Dusseldorf—Harry dapper in black attire and Meghan gracing a chic dark green off-shoulder dress. Although their recent holiday cards haven’t featured their kids, Harry and Meghan thrilled supporters with an adorable Christmas 2021 family portrait, unveiling the first-ever photo of little Lilibet.
In that snapshot, a two-year-old Archie was cozily sat on Harry’s lap as Meghan cradled seven-month-old Lilibet.