Harry and Meghan’s Christmas card features first photo of Lilibet
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released their virtual Christmas card, and it comes with a delightful surprise for the holidays: the first photo of daughter Lilibet.
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in June, but no photos of her have been released by the family, until now. In the family photo that graces the virtual greeting, Meghan is holding Lilibet up in the air as the entire family smiles and laughs together, Archie sitting on Harry’s lap.
The photo was taken by Alexi Lubomirski at the couple’s Santa Barbara home during the summer, meaning Lilibet is a newborn in the photos. Lubomirski also shot the couple’s engagement photos in 2017 and their official wedding photos in 2018.
Sharing the photo to Instagram on Thursday, Lubomirski wrote, “This is one of those rare and special projects, that one is fortunate enough to be a part of. To be able to continue the story of this family whom I first photographed as an engaged couple, then on the day of their wedding, as a married couple and now seeing their love manifest into two beautiful children, has been a delightful honour.
“Anyone who has seen my #AllLoveSeries, will know that one of the greatest joys I receive from photography, is when I am able to photograph "love" in some form or another. To be trusted by your subjects enough, to open themselves up and have their connection documented and translated into an image, is one of the greatest gifts a photographer can have.
“This day with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was one such joyous experience, and one that I feel extremely privileged to have been invited to capture.”
The family’s Christmas card reads, "This year, 2021, we welcomed our daughter, Lilibet, to the world. Archie made us a 'Mama' and a 'Papa', and Lili made us a family. As we look forward to 2022, we have made donations on your behalf to several organisations that honour and protect families — from those being relocated from Afghanistan, to American families in need of paid parental leave: Team Rubicon, Welcome.US, Human First Coalition, Humanity Crew & Paid Leave For All, PL+US Marshall Plan for Mums.
"Wishing you a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year, from our family to yours!"
Image: Instagram