In an exciting turn of events, the royal duo decided to introduce their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in addition to their three dogs.

The card also highlighted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's global philanthropic efforts through The Archewell Foundation, with photos from trips to Nigeria and Colombia.

On December 16, Meghan and Harry unveiled their 2024 holiday card, offering a touching insight into their family life.

One of the six photos shows their children Archija (5) and Lilibet (3) happily running towards their parents, with their three beloved dogs joining the scene.

In the photo, Archie and Lilibet look more grown-up, and their father Harry can be seen crouching down to greet the little princess, whose long red hair matches her brother's.

The card has a stunning green background and includes messages from the Sussexes, Archewell Productions and the Archewell Foundation.

It read: "On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and the Archewell Foundation. We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyous new year."

The photo collection also included five additional images of Harry and Meghan from their trips to Nigeria and Colombia this year.

The photo of Archie and Lilibet is a rare glimpse of the children, who were last seen in brief appearances during the Netflix docu-series Harry & Meghan, which premieres in December 2022.

According to sources, the holiday card is intended for professional purposes, and the Sussexes privately sent a special card to their close friends and loved ones, which will remain out of the public eye.

Earlier this year, a source close to Harry shared with him People Magazine that the Duke of Sussex is deeply committed to protecting the privacy of his children.

"Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire to hide them, but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats," the source explained. "He wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without fear of abduction or harm."

The insider added: "As a dad and a husband, Harry is determined to make sure history doesn't repeat itself," the friend added, referring to the fate of Harry's mother, Princess Diana.

Although Harry and Meghan chose not to feature their children excessively in photos for their holiday cards, the couple has shared such moments in the past.

Their first card as a family of three in 2019 included Prince Archie along with his parents. In 2020, the couple also sent an illustrated version of the photo taken by Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.

According to Peoplethe painting, which was placed in the backyard of their California home, marked their first holiday season in the US after moving from the UK

By 2021, their holiday card introduced Princess Lilibet to the world. Born that June, Lilibet debuted in a touching photo of the family of four, which also highlighted that Prince Archie inherited his father's red hair.

The card contained a touching message which read: "This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter Lilibet into the world. Archie made us 'mummy' and 'daddy' and Lili made us family."

In addition to family photos, Harry and Meghan continued the tradition of including The Archewell Foundation in their holiday cards this year.

Founded in 2020 as a platform for their philanthropic efforts, Archewell has been a key feature of their holiday cards for the past three years.

The foundation operates under the guiding principles of "Show up, do good" and supports global and local initiatives throughout the year.

In 2024, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex traveled to Nigeria in May and Colombia in August, furthering the foundation's core charitable projects.

They have also expanded their influence within the United States, introducing new programs and strengthening their domestic reach.

Harry and Meghan are reportedly preparing to celebrate Christmas at their home in Montecito, along with Archie and Lilibet, and Meghan's mother, Ragland, after being excluded from the royal family's traditional festivities at Sandringham.

The insider said Closer Magazine that the couple is focused on creating a magical and unforgettable vacation for their children.

"Meghan's mum Doria will join them at home in Montecito and they will ensure the children have a joyous day, despite not being part of the extended family," the source said, adding that the absence of an invitation to join the royal family was no surprise to the Sussexes.