The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a holiday card featuring a photo of their five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter.
On December 16, 2024, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a family photo, which sparked observations and reactions among fans. Many online users focused on the surprising appearance of their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
A fan comment on the appearance of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on their family’s holiday card, from a post dated December 16, 2024 | Source: Instagram/hellomagus
The family picture is one of six photos featured on the holiday card. It shows Archie and Lilibet from behind as they eagerly run toward their parents. The siblings appear more grown-up than ever in the shot, which also features the family’s three dogs, Guy, Pula, and Momma Mia.
The card captures Meghan smiling warmly at Archie while Harry crouches to welcome Lilibet, with long, red hair, similar to her brother’s hair color.
The card’s message, written on a deep green background, read, “On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation. We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year.”
What drew fans’ attention in the holiday card was Lilibet appearing slightly taller or nearly the same height as her older brother, sparking curiosity and discussions online. One puzzled user wrote, “How can a 5 year old and a 3 year old be the same height 🤔🤔 something seems odd [sic].”
Another echoed the sentiment, “How is Lilibet bigger than her older brother [sic]. Way outta proportion.” “The children’s sizes don’t look right,” someone else shared their confusion. Others pointed out the unusual proportions, “They have an age gap but they look like twins in this picture.”
Prince Archie in South Africa in 2019 | Source: Getty Images
A fan added, “The little girl looks bigger than the boy,” while another concurred, “Except the photo of the children doesn’t look right, to their ages. The girl was born after Archie, not before, but she looks much taller than Archie, in the snap, unless, of course, Archie has long hair!”
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor attend the King Power Royal Charity Polo Match at Billingbear Polo Club in Wokingham, England, on July 10, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Early in his relationship with Meghan, he assumed his ginger genes wouldn’t stand a chance against hers if they had children, but he was proven wrong.
The proud dad also shared his excitement in 2022, when Lilibet reached a new milestone. “Her current priorities are trying to keep up with her brother; she took her first step just a few days ago!” he revealed.
