California-based couple Harry and Meghan have not celebrated Christmas in the UK since 2018, opening a new chapter.
Since 2018, the Sussexes have forged their own path, prioritizing their own festive traditions and creating unforgettable memories with their family of five. They left behind the traditional British royal Christmas celebrations.
Their Christmas cards represent a major change in their strategy.
The couple’s 2025 greeting card, set to be released this week, will also reveal a new chapter in their journey, filled with hope, love and the joy of new beginnings.
The Sussexes’ past cards have been a window into their evolution. Each release hints at their plans and values, leaving fans eager to know what’s next.
The change in their lives is clear in the carefully curated maps, as the Sussexes have carved their own path outside of royal traditions and restrictions.
The couple’s 2018 card hinted at their future together as they both chose an image taken on their wedding day. The photo shows the newlyweds arm in arm while watching the fireworks that fill the sky above them.
The photo seems to showcase their vision and the future they plan to explore together with their heads held high.
Their 2019 card features seven-month-old Archie center stage. The couple attempted to reveal what’s most important in their lives amid speculation and rumors: The card shows them enjoying family time away from the spotlight in Canada.
The 2020 photo of the Sussexes also shows how the growing Archie is beginning to embrace American life. In 2021, the card highlights Lilibet’s public debut, a small but telling change that reflects their new identity.
The couple’s other cards explain their new life in America with their children as well as the couple’s accolades and charitable work.
Similarly, last year’s greetings captured humanitarian visits to Nigeria and Colombia, showing Archie and Lili running to greet their parents with hugs.
It explained the couple’s strategy to balance public impact with private joy.
