Meghan Markle Reveals Her ‘Cozy’ Christmas Day Plans with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet

Meghan Markle offered a small window into how her family celebrated Christmas in California.

In an email newsletter for her lifestyle brand, As ever, delivered on the morning of Dec. 25, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, described her holiday plans with Prince Harry and their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.

“Last night, I was nibbling the remnants of our Christmas Eve feast (dim sum this year), wrapping a few last minute gifts, and tip toe-ing down the stairs with my husband to make sure ‘Santa’ had enjoyed his cookies and ‘the reindeer’ had eaten their carrots — anything to maintain the morning magic of Christmas through our children’s eyes,” she wrote.

Meghan said she planned to keep things relaxed, picturing a day spent with her family—possibly in pajamas—along with board games, music, candlelight, napping dogs, and plenty of snacking.

“I hope that whether you’re cozied up in your pajamas like we are, or dressed to the nines, whether you’re with a huge gathering, with your partner, your kids, or on your own — wherever you happen to find yourself today reading this note — that you know I am wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and all the blessings that come with it,” she added, signing off: “From my family to yours – Happy Holidays!”

Meghan previously shared more about her holiday traditions in With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, which premiered on Netflix on Dec. 3.

In the hour-long special, she made several Christmas crafts for her children, including Advent calendars, Christmas crackers (a popular British Christmas tradition), and a decorative plate paired with a mug for leaving cookies and milk for Santa Claus.

She also personalized the festive crackers she made for Prince Harry, Archie and Lilibet—adding different small surprises for each family member, including a “little love letter” for Harry.

“Living in the U.K., it’s just such a big part of [the culture over there],” she told hospitality expert Will Guidara, explaining why she continues the tradition in California.

She also described how the activity typically unfolds around the table, and why it still feels meaningful: “It does feel really connected and sweet.”

Meghan and Harry last spent Christmas in the U.K. in 2018. The couple spent the 2019 holidays in Canada, shortly before announcing in January 2020 that they were stepping back from their royal roles and later moved to the U.S.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were expected to celebrate Christmas at home in Montecito, California, this year, Hello! magazine reported on Dec. 17, as Prince Harry participated in a snow polo tournament in Aspen, Colorado.