While the royal family gathered at Sandringham for Christmas, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet spent the holiday at their home in Montecito.
In a new message to her brand As Ever’s newsletter, the Duchess of Sussex shared insight into her family’s holiday. “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. “I plan to spend today cuddled up with my family – maybe pajamas all day, some Scrabble or Sequence (or Candyland for the kids), music playing, candles flickering, dogs snoring, endless grazing; the laughter, the sidebars, the deep breaths (you know the ones), the fun, and the memories.”
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Meghan in festive red pajamas on With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration.
She concluded, “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. From my family to yours – Happy Holidays!”
The Sussexes last spent Christmas in the UK in 2019; since, they have celebrated in Canada and the U.S. They recently shared a holiday card that featured highlights from their year, and Meghan also posted a sweet snap of their family of four on her Instagram.
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