Meghan Markle Starts a Special Christmas Tradition for Archie and Lilibet
(Left) Meghan Markle in "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" (Right) Prince Archie, Meghan Markle and Princess Lilibet.
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Meghan Markle Reflects on Holiday Traditions in New Netflix Special
In her recent Netflix special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, Meghan Markle opens up about creating cherished holiday traditions for her children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. The Duchess of Sussex’s emotional reflections provide insight into her family’s festive celebrations.
Markle describes the joy of holiday preparations, including decorating a Christmas tree, stating, "I love having a tree up." She highlighted the custom Advent calendars she made for her children, featuring their names along with pockets that countdown the days until Christmas.
“I’m writing, ‘I love you because you’re so kind, I love you because you’re so brave,’” Markle said, detailing the affirming messages she included in her distinctive calligraphy to accompany treats in the calendars. She expressed hope that these traditions will last for years, emphasizing that "a tradition has to have a beginning."
Meghan Markle in "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" on Netflix.
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At 44, Markle speaks fondly about the increasing joy during the holiday season. “Every single holiday is a new adventure,” she remarked in a previous interview, explaining that the magic of traditions, like leaving “carrots for the reindeer,” remains essential for her children’s experience.
This year’s celebration included a special ceramic plate designed for the occasion, where frosted cookies were placed alongside the carrots.
"With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" on Netflix.
Netflix
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration premiered on Netflix on December 3, following the success of the first two seasons of her lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan. Markle expressed that having Prince Harry and their children visit her on set was a special experience, especially as it allowed her kids to see their mother at work for the first time.
“Archie did the [filming clapboard]! Sweet moments,” she noted. "I loved that my children were able to watch me working and understand what Mama does."
The special is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
