A friend of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle unintentionally revealed a previously unseen photo of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in a now-deleted post.
During the holiday season, Harry and Meghan gave a rare glimpse of their five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter through their official Christmas card, shared via the Archewell Foundation. The card, which showed Archie and Lilibet running towards their parents with open arms, delighted royal watchers.
However, eagle-eyed fans soon spotted another family photo in an interview with Meghan’s friend, Gloria Steinem.
Gloria Steinem recently welcomed Architectural Digest readers into her stunning New York home. In one of the photos from her office, a black-and-white image of Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet could be seen in the background. The heartwarming shot captured the family lying on the floor, beaming with joy.
Fans quickly took to social media to share their excitement over the image.
One user wrote: “Prince Archie and Princess Lili are beyond adorable! Harry and Meghan weren’t lying when they said Archie looks just like Meghan, and Lili is all Spencer. They are both gorgeous children. I love this beautiful family so much.”
Another fan gushed: “The picture is beautiful! Lili is Harry’s twin, while Archie has a mix of both Harry and Meghan.”
Some also pointed out family resemblances, with one remarking: “Archie definitely takes after Meghan’s side of the family.”
This surprise photo surfaced shortly after Meghan Markle was spotted wearing a special tribute to her children.
In a recent Instagram video, the Duchess of Sussex was seen wearing a black jumper embroidered with Archie and Lilibet’s names. The video featured Meghan expressing gratitude after receiving a thoughtful gift from singer Billie Eilish for a family affected by the LA wildfires.
One excited fan commented: “Meghan’s sweater has Archie and Lili’s names embroidered on it! So sweet!”
Another added: “She looks fresh-faced and gorgeous. Such a lovely way to keep her kids close to her heart.”
While the couple has largely kept their children out of the public eye, they have occasionally shared insights into their parenting journey.
Speaking with CBS News in August, Harry and Meghan emphasized their commitment to protecting their children in the digital age.
Meghan explained: “Our kids are three and five, they’re amazing, but as parents, all you want to do is protect them.”
She also highlighted concerns about the dangers of social media: “There’s a lot happening in the online space, and we know there’s important work to be done. We’re just happy to be part of positive change.”
Harry echoed her concerns, recalling how parenting used to be simpler. “In the past, you could supervise what your kids were doing. Now, they could be in the next room on a tablet or phone, going down dangerous rabbit holes. And within 24 hours, that could lead to devastating consequences.”
While the Sussexes maintain their children’s privacy, moments like these give royal fans rare glimpses into their family life and deep devotion to their kids.
