Finally, the wait is over - Harry and Meghan have unveiled their Christmas card for 2020, giving royal fans a glimpse at baby Archie - who is now seven months old. And doesn’t he look adorable in a festive Boden jumper!
Choosing to dress him in the classic but contemporary British kids-wear label is perhaps an indication from the couple that they want Archie to be considered more normal than Royal. (They couple also put Archie in £13 dungarees from the conscious collection from high street store H&M in Africa). Or perhaps Meghan just liked the polar bear print on the cosy £65 cashmere jumper - which hasn't quite sold out yet.
And, obviously, the company are delighted with the royals choice. Johnnie Boden told Grazia, 'We are so pleased that the Duke and Duchess would choose our polar-bear cashmere jumper for Archie. He looks adorable in it, dare I say. We hope they have the most wonderful Christmas with him: nothing beats the feeling of Christmas with your first child.'
This year it seems the Sussexes, who were caught up in a row about their use of private jets, are thought to have wanted to cut down on their carbon footprint, deciding to send Christmas e-cards. It is understood that copies of the image, taken by the couple’s friend Janina Gavankar, were emailed to friends and staff on Monday - with hard copies being sent to family.
The card first surfaced online after being shared by The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, which boasts Harry and Meghan as its president and vice president, respectively. Posting the image on Twitter, the organization wrote, ‘Just sharing the sweetest Christmas Card from our President and Vice-President, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Very Merry Christmas, everyone!' (While the card has been confirmed by a spokesperson, the royals have not officially released the image yet.)
Harry and Meghan are thought to be spending their Christmas in Canada, as part of their six week break from Royal duties. It has been reported that the Queen is supportive of their plans - as, of course,Kate and Wills haven't always spent Christmas at Sandringham - but, true to the drama that seems to greet every story about the Sussexes that decision hasn't been without controversy. The couple have faced criticism online for not flying back to attend the traditional royal family gathering in light of news that Prince Phillip has been unwell over the festive period. And in stills that were released this morning, viewers noticed that Harry and Meghan’s picture was missing from a table during the Queen’s Speech.{
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