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Everyone's Talking About Lilibet & Archie in Meghan Markle's Christmas Card—But That's Not the Pic That Caught My Eye

Arguably the best pic of the bunch

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It's been a great (and festive) week for royal fans. First, Queen Camilla unveiled her stunning Christmas tree. Then, Princess Anne released her festive holiday card, featuring a photo with her husband. And shortly after, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed a new Christmas card, complete with a never-before-seen photo of their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Naturally, the Internet is still buzzing about the new family pic, where both children are seen running toward their parents. But as much as I enjoyed this new glimpse of the Sussexes, this wasn't the only snap that caught my eye. What instantly grabbed my attention was the bottom left photo, where Markle looks right at Prince Harry as they both burst into laughter.

Meghan and Harry Christmas card
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If you recall, this pic was taken during their visit to the Lightway Academy in Abuja, Nigeria, which was part of the Invictus Games anniversary celebration. While there, the happy couple spoke with students, participated in activities and enjoyed a few performances—all while (non-verbally) communicating how smitten they still are with each other.

The above holiday card pic is just one example of many. In it, Prince Harry is losing it as he bursts into giggles—something that I don't see too often—and Markle, who sits beside him, can't help but join in as she looks at him. Their relaxed postures and genuine laughter show that there's mutual trust and that they feel safe in each other's company. Also, Markle's positive response to her husband indicates they were on the same page emotionally.

If you need even more proof of their rock-solid relationship, then consider the following pic.

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In it, Prince Harry leans in toward his wife while Markle gently places her hand on his knee—a common sign of affection. Also, both are completely relaxed and smiling from ear to ear as they participate in the festivities, speaking to their confidence and rock-solid bond.

But back to the holiday card. Compared to all the other photo selections, I believe this candid snap best captures their marriage. There's zero pressure to perform for spectators and they're simply embracing the moment. Also, it's quite refreshing to see Prince Harry letting go with a deep laugh, and to see his wife's loving gaze as she joins in.

Never change, you two.

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