A New Twist on Tradition: The Sussexes’ Unique Holiday Message

This week has been buzzing with conversations about royal family traditions. On Wednesday, Prince Harry and Meghan, in their stylish way, continued their practice of distributing an ‘official’ Christmas card. This year, the card was shared digitally via their Archewell Foundation, reaching many hearts around the globe.

The Sussexes decided to add a personal touch to their 2024 festive greetings. Rather than a traditional card, they opted for a creative collage, showcasing glimpses of their year together.

Some snapshots capture their humanitarian trips abroad, such as their heartfelt journey to Colombia in August. One particular image charmingly shows their children joyously sprinting towards them, a picture of pure family bliss.

The card was adorned with a warm message: “On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, we wish you a very happy holiday season, and a joyful new year.”

The Royal Tradition Continues: Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christmas Portraits

Traditionally, Prince William and Kate, the future King and Queen, reserve their Christmas greetings for Christmas Day itself. Their cards are simple yet elegant, highlighting their lovely family, including their three children: George, Charlotte, and Louis.

Their reserved approach garners anticipation from royal enthusiasts online. Grant Harrold, a former butler to King Charles III, and known to have served at Buckingham Palace, commented on this yearly tradition when speaking with Tyla. He remarked, “A traditional royal Christmas card from the King or the Princess of Wales typically showcases a single, beautiful photograph.”

Harrold continued to observe, “Harry and Meghan opted for something different this year—it feels more like a montage than a typical card.”

Difference of Style: Is There a Right Way?

Grant Harrold shared his perspective, “This approach by the Sussexes feels unconventional in the royal sense.”

As the occasion draws comparisons and curiosity, the future King and Queen chose a more subtle method to respond. Instead of engaging directly in this festive card exchange chatter, William and Kate shared a different kind of cheer by posting an unrelated image on social media platforms like Twitter (now X).

They evidently preferred the quiet elegance of sharing a meaningful moment instead of getting entangled in the card commentary. As they also shared the same message on their business Instagram, their approach remains consistent and straightforward, keeping with their unique royal style.