Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have released a Christmas card featuring their two adorable children — Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released six images that cover their busy year, the one with the children is getting the most attention.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release Christmas card
There are several reasons for this. Young children tend to get more more positive reactions than their famous parents. There is also the fact that Archie and Lilibet are rarely seen in photographs.
Moreover, their parents’ problematic relationship with their powerful grandfather, King Charles III, also adds another layer of curiosity.
In the picture, the two children have their dad’s famous red hair and they are running into their parents’ arms. The viral Christmas card contained a very straightforward note: “On behalf of the office of Prince Harry 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.”
Fans of the Sussexes are happy to see Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are big fans of the holiday season. For them, it is all about family. The former actress recently told Marie Claire: “At first, I think as a mum with children you’re just enjoying having them there, but they’re not understanding everything that’s happening yet. But now we’re at the age where I just can’t wait to see it through their lens every year.”
The images were well received by fans of the couple. One commenter on social media stated, “Oh, how adorable! Look how much the children have grown! Oh, such a beautiful family! I pray Godβs continued grace upon them.”
A second person added: “I donβt know why people skate this family. Harry wanted out of a controlled way of life and I say good on him and his family.”
However, royal tension is never too far. The Sussexes have not spent a Christmas in the United Kingdom since 2018, and they are not any closer to reconciling with the Royal Family.
Critics say the image is fake
Moreover, some supporters of the Royal Family say that the photo featuring the children was altered. They say that Kate Middleton was viciously attacked earlier this year for altering family images.
The critics claim that the Sussexes are not receiving any scrutiny for the alleged alteration. A social media user wrote: “Largely considered to be AI. Harry has six fingers – and where is his beard? The dogs also wouldn’t be that relaxed if kids are running toward them. Maybe one dog, but not three. The play drive and protective instinct kicks in.”
Another one pointed out: “Princess stolen name” who no one knows if she exists. h and fake as usually, where is the outrage from the press for this FAKE photo?π§”
There is no indication that the family image was heavily altered.
