Duchess opens up about festive family plans in a personal holiday note
Meghan Markle has shared a warm Christmas message revealing how she and Harry are spending the day with their family, released just hours before King Charles delivers his annual Christmas speech.
In her first Christmas message to the public, Meghan sent a newsletter to subscribers of her As Ever brand, offering a glimpse into a quiet and cosy celebration at home. She wrote about placing presents under the tree for their children to discover in the morning and keeping the magic of Christmas alive.
She described Christmas Eve as relaxed and familiar, with leftover food from their dinner, last minute gift wrapping, and a late night check to make sure Santa had been properly catered for. According to Meghan, it was all about preserving that sense of wonder through their children’s eyes.
Looking ahead to the day itself, she said the plan was simple. Pyjamas, board games, music in the background, candles lit, dogs sleeping nearby and plenty of food within reach. She said the focus would be on laughter, slowing down, and making memories together.
Meghan also used the message to wish readers a Merry Christmas, whether they were spending the day dressed up or staying in, surrounded by family or on their own. She said she hoped everyone reading felt the warmth and blessings of the season.
Her message landed shortly before King Charles’s traditional Christmas broadcast, which was recorded this year at Westminster Abbey.
