Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release new video with sweet message ahead of Christmas period
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose to share a video montage of their philanthropic work
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked the 2025 Christmas season with a video montage, spotlighting both their charitable efforts and family moments.
The digital greeting, shared on behalf of their office and Archewell Foundation, included the warm message: “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.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release 2025 Christmas video
In a break from tradition, this year’s card was a two-minute video montage that captured highlights from the couple’s public engagements and charitable projects this year, along with rare appearances by their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Among the standout moments was footage from their recent visit to Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, a non-profit community kitchen.
Archie was seen helping prepare food, scooping ingredients from a mixing bowl, while Lilibet watched proudly nearby.
In one sweet moment, the children joined their parents in wheeling food to the oven, all wearing matching “Our Big Kitchen” baseball caps.
Lilibet wore a red tartan dress with her bright hair in a long braid, while Archie sported a yellow top. According to Archewell, the family helped prepare and package meals for people facing food insecurity.
Meghan and Harry’s Christmas cards
This year’s video continues a trend for the Sussexes. The couple have gradually moved away from traditional posed portraits in favour of highlighting their philanthropic work and values.
Since their 2018 debut holiday card, a romantic black-and-white photo from their wedding reception, Harry and Meghan’s greetings have reflected key chapters of their life.
We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year.
In 2019, baby Archie was introduced. 2020 featured a painted illustration of their Montecito home. Meanwhile, 2021 saw the first public image of baby Lilibet.
But from 2022 onward, their cards shifted in tone. That year’s black-and-white glamour shot, with no children pictured, marked what body language expert Judi James called a “symbolic closing of the doors on their family life”.
The 2023 and 2024 cards followed suit. One shared a snap from the Invictus Games, the next featured a montage from the Sussexes’ humanitarian work. This evolution has drawn a clear line between their public image and private life.
Prince William and Kate’s Christmas card
The release comes just a day after Prince William and Princess Kate shared their own 2025 Christmas card.
The Waleses opted for a relaxed family photo featuring their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The image shows William and Kate seated at the centre with their children cuddled close, smiling warmly at the camera.
William and Louis coordinated in green knit jumpers. Charlotte also wore green as she rested her head on her father’s shoulder. George appeared in jeans, a shirt, and a gilet.
The photograph was shared on the couple’s social media accounts alongside the message: “Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas.”
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