The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have ushered in the festive season by sharing a new, intimate family photograph featuring their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
A Heartwarming Holiday Greeting
On Friday 19 December 2025, Meghan Markle posted the image to her Instagram account, accompanied by the simple caption: "Happy Holidays! From our family to yours." The photograph shows the family of four standing together on a small bridge surrounded by lush greenery. In the tender scene, the Duchess is seen bending to touch heads with her daughter, Lilibet, while also holding her hand. Meanwhile, their son, Archie, is pictured embracing his father Prince Harry around the waist.
This visual greeting was complemented by a formal message on the couple's official website. "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," the statement read.
Archewell Foundation Enters New Chapter
Coinciding with the holiday message, a significant announcement was made regarding the couple's philanthropic work. It was revealed that their joint charity, the Archewell Foundation, will be renamed Archewell Philanthropies.
This change marks five years since the foundation was established in 2020, following the couple's step back from royal duties and move to Los Angeles. The organisation's mission has remained grounded in the principle of "Show up, do good".
A spokeswoman for the couple explained the shift, stating: "This next chapter allows Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to broaden their global philanthropic efforts as a family, with meaningful reach and maximum impact, grounded in the same values, partnerships, and their commitment to show up and do good."
Reflecting on a Year of Action
The Sussexes also released a video on their website to commemorate the festive period. The compilation featured clips from their engagements throughout the year, highlighting key areas of their advocacy work. The video segments were categorised under the headings:
- Responding to Global Crisis
- Supporting Women and Girls
- Protecting Families Online
- Show Up, Do Good
The footage showed the couple giving speeches, dancing, and embracing others at various events. Their charitable work in 2025 has notably focused on advocating for safer digital spaces and the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI). Furthermore, Archewell has funded support for children affected by conflict in both Gaza and Ukraine.
The name 'Archewell' itself is deeply symbolic, drawing from the ancient Greek word 'arche', meaning 'source of action', and 'well', representing a plentiful source or a place to dig deep. As the Sussex family looks ahead, their rebranded philanthropic arm aims to continue this work with renewed focus and expanded ambition.
