Meghan Markle, Prince Harry How they plan to celebrate Christmas with their children

Meghan Markle gave a rare look inside his Christmas plans with Prince HarryPrince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, opened up in an email newsletter for her lifestyle brand As Before on Thursday, December 25, about how she will spend the holidays with Harry, 41, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.

“Last night, I was eating the leftovers from our Christmas Eve feast (a blur this year), wrapping a few last minute presents, and tiptoeing down the stairs with my husband to make sure ‘Santa’ enjoyed his cookies and the ‘reindeer’ ate his carrots – anything to keep the magic of Christmas morning through our children’s eyes,” she wrote our children. “I plan to spend today curled up with my family—probably pajamas all day, Scrabble or Sequence (or Candyland for the kids), music playing, candles flickering, dogs snoring, endless pastures; laughter, side bars, deep breathing (you know the ones), fun and memories.”

Meghan concluded with well wishes to those who support her work.

“I hope that regardless of whether you are in pajamas as we are, or dressed to the nines, whether you have a big meeting, with your partner, your children, or alone – wherever you find yourself today reading this note – you know that I wish you a Merry Christmas, and all the blessings that come with it,” he continued. “From my family to yours – Happy Holidays!”

Earlier this month, Meghan posted a family Christmas card on her social media account, along with the caption, “Happy holidays! From our family to yours.”

The accompanying photo showed Harry and Meghan – who have been married since May 2018 – standing on a small bridge outside with their children. Archie wrapped his arms around his father’s waist while Harry cupped his son’s face in his hand. At that time, Meghan and Lilibet held hands and pressed their foreheads together. In keeping with their decision to maintain the privacy of their children, none of the children’s faces are visible in the photo.

Harry and Meghan also released an official holiday card featuring a photo of the couple holding hands in Canada during the Invictus Games in February.

“On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a happy new year,” the message read.

Elsewhere this month, Meghan shared her family’s Christmas traditions With love, Meghan: A Holiday Celebration exclusive to Netflix.

“[It’s about] she tries to embrace and depend on making every day of that month special as the year wraps up,” she said of her homemade advent calendars for Archie and Lilibet.” But don’t feel like you have to do it all. Just embrace the special touches that bring you joy.”

Each day of Meghan’s children’s advent calendars included a sweet treat or a handwritten note from her.

“It’s about surprise and joy every day for 24 days until Christmas,” he explained. They don’t have to be big things. They should be small physical signs.”

Meghan also teased what her family will be eating this holiday.

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“I love the tradition of Christmas breakfast,” he said, pointing out that the cinnamon bun star serves as the basis of their meal. “I do it every year with my family and I’ve already had a little start – something sweet, something sweet.”

Meghan and her family are also happy for her mother Doria Ragland gumbo on Christmas Eve as he explained, “It’s something that happens once a year that he does.”

“For a fun family activity,” Meghan recommended cookie decorating before revealing that “it’s equally fun for kids to sleep, quiet, calm, and meditative time” for her alone time.

Amidst the usual happy time of year, news broke earlier this month that Meghan’s father had separated from her, Thomas Marklethe left leg was amputated below the knee due to a blood clot. Despite their strained relationship, Meghan managed to deliver the letter to her father after fearing for his life, her spokesperson told her. Us Weekly“With the support of reliable and trusted contacts, his books are now safe in his hands.”