Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have released their 2025 holiday card — and within minutes, the festive greeting turned into a social-media firestorm.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the image on Instagram, offering a rare, updated look at their family of four. While many followers welcomed the glimpse into their private world, others quickly shifted focus to two controversial details: Meghan’s outfit choice and the appearance of their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
The photograph, set in what appears to be a lush outdoor park, shows the family standing on a small bridge surrounded by greenery. Meghan is seen gazing affectionately at Lilibet, while Harry embraces their son, Prince Archie. True to their usual approach, the couple kept their children’s faces turned away from the camera, maintaining a degree of privacy.
Still, privacy didn’t stop the commentary. Meghan wore a light-colored, flowing dress made from a thin fabric that revealed the outline of her legs — a detail that immediately caught critics’ attention. Lilibet, dressed in a soft blue frock, appeared with her red hair loose and slightly tousled, sparking even more discussion.
Meghan kept the caption simple and cheerful, writing, “Happy Holidays! From our family to yours.” But the reaction in the comments section was anything but calm.
Some fans praised the warmth of the family moment and applauded the couple for sharing a rare update. Others, however, were far less forgiving. Multiple users criticized Meghan’s dress as inappropriate for a holiday card, calling it distracting and poorly chosen. Several comments zeroed in on Lilibet’s hair, with critics questioning why it appeared unbrushed for such a public photo.
Remarks ranged from blunt fashion critiques to claims that the image looked rushed or careless, with one commenter summing it up harshly by saying that “everyone looks a mess.”
As of now, Meghan and Harry have not addressed the backlash — but the conversation shows no sign of slowing down. Once again, a single family photo has proven enough to reignite global debate around the Sussexes, turning what was meant to be a warm holiday greeting into yet another headline-making moment.
