Harry and Meghan could reveal children’s faces on card, says news.com.au
Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, could release a front-facing photograph of their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on a Christmas card around December 14, according to commentary published by news.com.au. The potential release of the full-family image represents a strategic effort by the couple to re-establish public visibility in the United Kingdom following their return.
Sussexes May Show Children's Faces on Christmas Card
Prince William and Kate, The Prince and Princess of Wales, traditionally release their annual family Christmas card around mid-December, following a consistent formula of casual outdoor photography with their children. Daniela Elser, writing for news.com.au, noted that a comparable card from the Sussexes featuring clear, front-facing views of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet would mark a departure from their usual practice of obscuring the children’s faces on social media.
The Duchess of Sussex frequently shares images of the children that conceal their faces, aligning with their public advocacy against the digital harms of social media. However, releasing unmasked portraits would deploy their final major visual asset to generate widespread online engagement, matching the attention levels of their early post-departure period before the release of the Netflix projects and the memoir Spare, news.com.au reported.
Establishing Presence on British Soil
The timing coincides with the couple’s relocation back to the United Kingdom, where they have been staying with acquaintances and attending public engagements. This follows a September directive issued through Lord Benyon, the lord chamberlain, on behalf of King Charles, which clarified that the duke and duchess are considered private citizens rather than working representatives of the monarchy.
In response, representatives for the couple asserted their status as public figures. On a Thursday in Nottingham, the duke and duchess carried out their first joint official engagement since early 2020, welcoming members of the royal rota. A full-family Christmas card released in December would serve as a goodwill gesture to the British public and visually cement their return to the UK as prominent public figures outside of official royal structures, according to the news.com.au commentary.
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