Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing for a major change in how they share family life with the public, with an insider claiming their upcoming Christmas card could feature a clearer look at Archie and Lilibet than fans have seen in previous years.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have generally kept their children’s faces away from full public view, choosing photographs that often show them from behind, at a distance or with their features partly obscured.
Now, according to a source cited by Rob Shuter, the couple could be considering a family Christmas photograph featuring all four Sussexes, potentially giving supporters their clearest look yet at the children.
“They’re getting closer and closer to the big reveal,” the source claimed, suggesting that the couple’s gradual sharing of family moments could eventually lead to a more revealing Christmas card.
The insider pointed to a series of recent appearances and social media posts, arguing that Harry and Meghan have become more comfortable offering glimpses into their children’s lives while continuing to protect their privacy.
“First you saw glimpses of the children, then more of their lives, and now you’re hearing Lilibet speak,” the source said, adding that a Christmas card could be “the natural next step.”
The speculation follows a recent home video shared by Meghan showing Lilibet helping her prepare fruit spread. In the clip, Meghan asked her daughter, “What do you think, Lili?” and the five-year-old replied, “I think it’s beautiful.”
The brief exchange attracted attention because it offered a rare glimpse of Lilibet’s voice and personality during an ordinary family moment, rather than a carefully staged public appearance.
Meghan’s decision to share the video has also renewed interest in how much more the Sussexes might reveal about Archie and Lilibet as they grow older.
However, the family has not announced any plans to publish a Christmas card featuring the children’s full faces, and the suggestion remains based on an unnamed source’s account.
The possibility has nevertheless generated excitement among royal watchers, particularly because a photograph featuring Harry, Meghan and both children together would represent a notable moment for a family that has maintained firm boundaries around its children’s public exposure.
Christmas cards have long been a tradition among members of the Royal Family, with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, regularly sharing family photographs featuring Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The Sussexes have also released holiday greetings in previous years, but their approach to showing Archie and Lilibet has generally been more private.
The source’s claims suggest that any change would be gradual rather than an abrupt decision to expose the children to constant public attention.
Harry and Meghan are expected, according to the supplied report, to spend Christmas in the United States with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, rather than joining the Royal Family for the holiday in Britain. Their final plans have not been officially confirmed.
If the couple do choose to share a more revealing family photograph, it would likely attract significant attention given the public’s longstanding curiosity about Archie and Lilibet.
For now, however, the idea of a Christmas-card reveal remains speculation, not a confirmed announcement from the Sussexes. Whether they choose to share more of their children’s faces or continue protecting their privacy, the decision will ultimately rest with Harry and Meghan.
