Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have launched their first Christmas card since moving to California, showing the shock of 19-month-old red-haired Archie.
The couple can be seen playing with their young son in the courtyard of the $ 14.7 million Montecito house, along with dogs Pula and Guy.
The card was launched on Wednesday through Mayhew, the animal charity in the UK for which it is the owner.
It reads: “I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” The card is a drawing of an image made by Meghan’s mother, Doria
A spokesman for the couple said: “The original photo of the family was taken at home earlier this month by the Duchess’s mother.
“The little Christmas tree, including the house ornaments and other decorations, was selected by Archie, and the tree will be replanted after the holidays.”
The cards provide a brief look at Archie’s family home and playground.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released their first Christmas card since moving to Los Angeles, showing the shock of 19-month-old red-haired Archie
The couple can be seen playing with their young son in the courtyard of the $ 14.7 million Montecito house, along with dogs Pula and Guy
In it, Meghan writes: “This year, as a family, we made donations to several charities considering you.
“From a local California organization that helps families move from homelessness to two of our employers in the UK: one that supports animal and community welfare and the other, a memorial fund for a dear friend who helps educate children and in fighting poverty in Uganda, I honored their work on behalf of all. ‘
Harry and Meghan moved to Montecito after staying at Tyler Perry’s 12-bedroom, 8-bath Beverly Hills home after moving from Canada after leaving the family in March. .
In November, Meghan wrote for The New York Times about her July abortion. “Losing a child means suffering almost unbearable pain, experienced by many, but about which few have spoken,” she wrote.
The couple, who are supposed to be spending the holiday season with Doria, recently announced that they have signed a profitable podcast deal with Spotify worth up to £ 30 million.
They will produce and host their own shows as part of the new Archewell Audio format – starting with a “holiday special” that the couple hopes will “lift audiences around the world”.
Last year, the Christmas book of Harry and Meghan’s family showed the couple grinning as baby Archie stared into the camera lens.
In 2018, the newlyweds sent a black and white image from their summer wedding to Frogmore House.
Last year, Christmas cards from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s family showed the couple grinning as adorable baby Archie looked down at the camera lens (pictured)
In 2018, the newlyweds sent a black and white image from their summer wedding
The festive black and white book showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex laughing as they posed in front of a Christmas tree, with Archie’s face in the foreground.
It was shared on social media by the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and read: “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family to yours”.
In a tweet, Trust said: “Just share the sweetest Christmas card from our President and Vice President, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Merry Christmas everyone! ‘
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall last week launched their official Christmas 2020 book, choosing a candid image while relaxing in the gardens of Birkhall.
It shows that the whole family is wearing comfortable winter clothes with the eldest child, seven-year-old Prince George, sitting next to his father, Prince William.
Pictured: Christmas card of the Cambridges. The family will spend Christmas alone after the government changed the rules yesterday
Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 73, launched their official Christmas card in 2020, choosing a sincere image while relaxing in the gardens of Birkhall.
Five-year-old Princess Charlotte is seen sitting on the lap of her mother Kate Middleton dressed in a Ralph Lauren jumper, while the youngest of Prince Louis’ two clans nests between his parents, both 38.
Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 73, spent much of the year at their Scottish residence, choosing to spend their first blockade at their home in Aberdeenshire and return for a holiday. summer.
In their photo, Prince Charles can be seen wrapping his arm around Camilla as they share a laugh in the gardens.