The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have officially shared their festive greetings for the 2025 holiday season with the public. The couple released a new Christmas card and a special video message that offers a glimpse into their family life and philanthropic journey.
The 2025 Holiday Card and Its Significance
The holiday card itself features a joyful photograph of the couple. It shows Harry and Meghan smiling brightly as they walk through a snowy landscape on a clear, sunny day. This particular image was captured during a significant event: the first-ever Winter Invictus Games held in Vancouver and Whistler earlier in 2025. The card is designed in green with white specks resembling snowflakes and carries the simple, warm message: “We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and a Joyful New Year.”
While the card focuses on the couple, the family's younger members made their appearance in a separate, heartfelt share. Meghan Markle posted a never-before-seen family photo on her Instagram profile on Friday. This picture finally includes Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet alongside their parents. The image presents an intimate family moment, with the four of them on a small bridge in a forest setting above a pond. Archie is seen hugging his father, while Lilibet nuzzles her mother's nose.
Archewell's Rebranding and Philanthropic Highlights
Accompanying the card was a video released through their charitable organization, which has undergone a notable change. The entity previously known as the Archewell Foundation is now called Archewell Philanthropies. A statement on their website explained this evolution, noting it has been five years since its launch in 2020. The rebranding allows the couple and their children to expand their global charitable work as a family unit.
The video compilation opens with a touching scene from last month, showing the Sussex family, including the children, preparing meals with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles ahead of Thanksgiving. It then transitions into a montage of Harry and Meghan's various community and public engagements. These clips are not limited to 2025 but span several years, highlighting their sustained commitment to service. A key moment featured is their appearance at the Global Citizen Live event in New York City in September 2021.
Season's Greetings from the Sussex Office
The video concludes with an official holiday greeting that encapsulates their dual roles. The message reads: “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.” This release strategically combines personal family warmth with their professional and philanthropic identity, presenting a unified front as they close the year.
This holiday release serves multiple purposes: it shares personal joy with the public, marks the rebranding of their charitable arm, and reflects on a half-decade of philanthropic efforts. It underscores their continued path of building a public life that intertwines family values with dedicated service, all while managing their unique position on the global stage.
