Users Say Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s 3-Year-Old Daughter ‘Looks Bigger’ than Her 5-Year-Old Brother — Photo
Users Say Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s 3-Year-Old Daughter ‘Looks Bigger’ than Her 5-Year-Old Brother — Photo
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a holiday card featuring a new picture of their five-year-old son and three-year-old daughter.
On December 16, 2024, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a family photo, which sparked observations and reactions among fans. Many online users focused on the surprising appearance of their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
A fan comments on the appearance of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on their family’s holiday card, from a post dated December 16, 2024 | Source: Instagram/hellomagus
The family picture was part of one of the six photos on the holiday card. It shows Archie and Lilibet from behind as they eagerly run toward their parents. The siblings appear more grown-up than ever in the shot, which also features the family’s three dogs, Guy, Pula, and Momma Mia.
The card captures Meghan smiling warmly at Archie while Harry crouches to welcome Lilibet, who has long red hair, a similar color to her brother’s.
The card’s message, written on a deep green background, read, “On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation. We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year.”
What drew fans’ attention in the holiday card, was Lilibet appearing slightly taller or nearly the same height as her older brother, sparking curiosity and discussions online. One puzzled user wrote, “How can a 5 year old and a 3 year old be the same height 🤔🤔 something seems odd [sic].”
Another echoed the sentiment, “How is Lilibet bigger than her older brother [sic]. Way outta proportion.” “The children’s sizes don’t look right,” someone else shared their confusion. Others pointed out the unusual proportions, “They have an age gap but they look like twins in this picture.”
Prince Archie in South Africa in 2019 | Source: Getty Images
A fan added, “The little girl looks bigger than the boy,” while another concurred, “Except the photo of the children doesn’t look right, to their ages. The girl was born after Archie, not before, but she looks much taller than Archie, in the snap, unless, of course, Archie has long hair!”
Some found the entire picture perplexing, with one pointing out, “That photo just doesn’t look right the little girl is bigger than her older sibling and Harry doesn’t look real.” Others took a moment to reflect on how much they’ve changed, “Wow they are so grown up! That went so fast.”
For some, the image brought pure joy. One fan sweetly observed, “Lilibet is almost as tall as Archie. ❤️❤️❤️❤️” An individual gushed “Beautiful family wishing them the best 🥰” and another delighted user wrote, “Awww so cute! Lovely family.”
The collection of photos on the holiday card included five additional look at Prince Harry and Meghan captured during their travels to Nigeria and Colombia earlier this year. However, people were excited to get a glimpse of the couple’s kids, who are being raised away from the spotlight.
Harry and Meghan, who value their privacy, have spoken about their kids a few times. In 2023, Harry expressed how much he sees his mother, Princess Diana, in his children, adding with a touch of humor, “The ginger gene is a strong one.”
Meghan noted, “Our kids are young. They are three and five. They’re amazing. But all you want to do as parents is protect them. And so, as we can see what’s happening in the online space we know that there’s a lot of work to be done there and we are just happy to be able to be a part of change for good.”
Harry also shared his perspective, emphasizing the severity of online dangers in today’s world. He noted that every parent must act as a first responder, though, even they might miss warning signs of issues like suicidal thoughts brought on by online harm. “That is the terrifying piece of this,” he reflected.
“I showed him how some were missing legs and explained that some had invisible injuries, too. Not because he asked, but because I wanted to tell him. Kids understand so much, and to see it through his eyes was amazing because it’s so unfiltered and honest,” he narrated.
Recently, Harry revealed another charming detail about Archie and Lilibet. He was speaking at the WellChild Awards, where he has served as patron for years. According to Hello! Magazine’s October 2024 issue, the father of two proudly shared what the youngsters have inherited from their mother.
As the Sussexes continue to navigate their family life, balancing privacy and public interest, their children remain at the heart of major updates.
Earlier this year, in February 2024, the couple made headlines when they officially changed their children’s surnames following their newly bestowed royal titles.
