Here is a look back at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas cards, including their kids Archie and Lili, from their very first to now.
It's a tradition for most families during the holidays to send out a Christmas card, and the same is true for the British royal family.
Each year, royalists anticipate the release of Prince William and Kate Middleton's holiday card featuring their adorable children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
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And when Prince Harry tied the knot with Meghan Markle in 2018, they also began sharing an annual Christmas card with the public, and soon their children, Archie and Lilibet, would sometimes be featured alongside them.
Here is a look back at Prince Harry and Meghan's Christmas cards over the years!
2018 — Prince Harry and Meghan shared a photo from their wedding.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share a new photograph from their Wedding Reception at Frogmore House on 19th May.
The photograph, which features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card, was taken by photographer Chris Allerton. pic.twitter.com/PQPUuRwnIj
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) December 14, 2018Not technically a Christmas card, but the couple released a never-before-scene photo from their 2018 wedding, which was shared by Harry's brother William on Twitter.
Taken from behind, the black-and-white image shows Harry (or should I say H) and Meghan as they watch fireworks goes off in the night sky above Frogmore House.
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2019 — Archie makes his debut on the Sussexes' Christmas card.
Just sharing the sweetest Christmas Card from our President and Vice-President, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Very Merry Christmas, everyone! pic.twitter.com/McOcHALoGl
— The Queen's Commonwealth Trust (@queenscomtrust) December 23, 2019This time the Christmas card / GIF was shared by The Queen's Commonwealth Trust on Twitter, and featured the couple's then 7-month-old son Archie.
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2020 — Harry and Meghan highlighted a charity with their Christmas card.
Seeing as they are activists, it is no surprise that Prince Harry and Meghan used the release of their Christmas card to spotlight the charity Mayhew, where Meghan is a Patron.
The illustrated card shows Harry, Meghan, and Archie (19 months old at the time) along with their pups.
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2021 — Lilibet Diana makes her grand debut!
Last year, Prince Harry and Meghan gave the world the first look at their daughter, Lilibet Diana — named after her great-grandmother and her grandmother Princess Diana — in this adorable Christmas card.
The couple is matching in jeans while Archie and Lili wear white shirts.
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"This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world. Archie made us a 'Mama' and a 'Papa,' and Lili made us a family," they captioned the card on Instagram. "As we look forward to 2022, we have made donations on your behalf to several organizations that honor and protect families — from those being relocated from Afghanistan, to American families in need of paid parental leave. Wishing you a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year, from our family to yours!"
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2022 — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle keep it simple.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle sending holiday wishes tonight, delivered via an Archewell email 🎄
"From our family to yours, and on behalf of our teams at The Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio, and Archwell Productions, we wish you health, peace, and a very happy new years!" pic.twitter.com/OmS1DIGLVx
— Carly Ledbetter (@ledbettercarly) December 16, 2022For 2022's Christmas card, the royal couple kept things simple amid the release of their Netflix documentary with a black-and-white photo of themselves at the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award Gala.
"From our family to yours, and on behalf of our teams at The Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio, and Archwell Productions, we wish you health, peace, and a very happy new year," the card read.
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2023 — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle choose a photo without their children
As the family has grown, Harry and Meghan originally chose to feature their children — but this year the royal couple decided to choose a picture without the little ones. The image is of the pair at the 2023 Invictus Games closing ceremony, which took place in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Though the parents have decided to keep their children away from the spotlight this year, Meghan said she and the kids are "enjoying every moment" of the holiday season together, per People. The card included a link to the Archewell Foundation impact report, highlighting the work the pair have done throughout the year.
We can't wait to see next year's card!
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