Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share sweet family holiday photo with children Archie and Lilibet

Rare glimpses of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children, Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, were also seen in a heartfelt year-end video
Meghan Markle took to Instagram to share a joyful family photograph featuring herself, Prince Harry, and their children (Samir Hussein/WireImage)
Meghan Markle took to Instagram to share a joyful family photograph featuring herself, Prince Harry, and their children (Samir Hussein/WireImage)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The holidays are almost here, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked the moment with a heartfelt message. On Friday, December 19, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex delighted everyone by sharing a joyful family photograph with their children.

Shared on Meghan's Instagram, the photo shows the couple all smiles with Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four. It feels intimate and low-key. A cozy family moment that perfectly matches the holiday vibe.

The couple also shared an update about their Archewell Foundation along with a year-end video.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex attend the One805LIVE! 2025 concert benefiting first responders on September 20, 2025 in Carpinteria, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for ABA)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the One805LIVE! 2025 concert benefiting first responders on September 20, 2025, in Carpinteria, California (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for ABA)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spread holiday cheer with Archie and Lilibet

Meghan Markle shared a never-before-seen family photo of their children. The picture shows Prince Harry getting a playful hug from Prince Archie, while Meghan walks hand in hand with Princess Lilibet.

The family is standing on a small wooden bridge, surrounded by greenery, giving the photo a calm, cozy, almost storybook feel. Keeping it simple and heartfelt, Meghan wrote, "Happy Holidays! From our family to yours."

The entire look of the photo is relaxed and fuss-free. Prince Harry is seen in a white shirt with blue denim, keeping it casual.

Prince Harry and Meghan's 2021 family portraits (@alexilubomirski/Instagram)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2021 family portrait (@alexilubomirski/Instagram)

Meghan wears an easy dress with black flats, her hair left open and natural. Archie is completely focused on his father, hugging him tightly, while Princess Lilibet walks beside her mother in a light blue frock and white shoes. Both children are turned away from the camera, with their faces not clearly visible. 

Along with the festive post, Harry and Meghan also shared updates related to the Archewell Foundation. The details were posted on the Sussexes’ official website. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce Archewell Foundation’s new chapter



The Archewell Foundation marked the holiday season with a warm message and a look back at an eventful year. On its website, the foundation shared a heartfelt note, "On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year."

The update also came with an important announcement. The foundation shared that, “After five beautiful years, the Archewell Foundation is becoming Archewell Philanthropies. This charitable entity allows the couple and their children to expand upon their global philanthropic endeavors as a family.” 

The message came with a year-end video released the same day as Meghan’s Instagram post. The video, featuring Archie and Lilibet, offers a rare and heartwarming glimpse of the family.

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