Meghan Markle teases 'holiday magic' for Archie and Lilibet with cosy first look at Christmas plans

Meghan Markle shared a glimpse into her Christmas plans in a video shared to Instagram on Monday, as she teased a new update for her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

The 45-year-old posted a video of herself making her home cosy for the upcoming Christmas holidays; in the first shot, she was dressed in an all-black look as she took a jam biscuit from the kitchen to have with her tea.

She then lit a candle on a side table before walking over to put presents in white knitted stockings that were hanging above the fireplace. Meghan sported a white knit jumper and matching pants as she prepared the stockings. "A little more holiday magic is on its way," she wrote in the caption. "Coming soon. Stay close."

Meghan's brand has already announced a series of special products as part of her Holiday Collection, including gift baskets, a chocolate gift box, an advent calendar and a parlour card set.

Meghan Markle's Christmas plans

The Duchess of Sussex's post comes just under two months after she and her husband, Prince Harry, moved back to the UK with their kids after six years in California. 

While it is unclear what the couple have planned for the holiday this year with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, HELLO!'s royal editor, Emily Nash, shared that the family will likely spend time with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, rather than the royal family.

"I would be very surprised if the Sussexes are around at Christmas. I think they'll head to see Doria. I think that was always the plan," she said on HELLO!'s A Right Royal Podcast.

Meghan Markle's festive spirit revealed

Meghan previously shared with Marie Claire that she loved spending Christmas with her young kids and experiencing their joy during the festive holiday.

"At first, I think as a mum with children you're just enjoying having them there, but they're not understanding everything that's happening yet. But now we're at the age where I just can't wait to see it through their lens every year," she told Marie Claire.

"Like any other family, you spend time having a great meal and then what do you do? Play games, all the same stuff, someone brings a guitar – fun."

Inside their cosy Sussex Christmas

The Suits actress shared further insight into her family's Christmas celebrations in 2025 in her As Ever newsletter, writing that she and Harry had made sure that 'Santa' had enjoyed his cookies and 'the reindeer' had eaten their carrots," so that "the morning magic of Christmas" was maintained for their kids.

"I plan to spend today cuddled up with my family – maybe pyjamas all day, some Scrabble or Sequence (or Candyland for the kids), music playing, candles flickering, dogs snoring, endless grazing; the laughter, the sidebars, the deep breaths (you know the ones), the fun, and the memories," she continued.

"I hope that whether you're cosied up in your pyjamas like we are, or dressed to the nines, whether you're with a huge gathering, with your partner, your kids, or on your own – wherever you happen to find yourself today reading this note – I am wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and all the blessings that come with it. From my family to yours, Happy Holidays!"

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