If the latest reports are anything to go by, it looks like the Sussexes had a dreamy holiday vacation in the sun. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set off on a family vacation in the middle of December, and details are now being leaked about the tropical getaway. Sources say the proud parents brought kids Prince Archie, 5 and Princess Lilibet, 3 to Costa Rica — stopping in Zapotal, Nandayure, and Guanacaste — from Dec. 14 – Dec. 20, per People. That means they probably got even nicer weather than they’re used to at their Montecito home.
Photos obtained by local outlet CRHoy show the family riding in a golf cart and another of Markle walking while carrying Lilibet (and the young princess’ shoes!). Prince Archie is nearly impossible to pick out due to the angle of the photos, but his sister is clear as day — even if her face is covered. Her long strawberry-blonde hair seems like it got even more blonde in the sun, and her long legs remind us that she’s not the teeny tot we always imagine.
Last month, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed their annual holiday card, and both their kids look so grown up. Even if you need a magnifying glass to notice them (Harry and Meghan are really private with their kids’ faces!), you can tell that they’ve both gotten so tall.
“On behalf of the office of Prince Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year,” the sweet card said.
Later in the month, an AI-generated photo posted on X (formerly Twitter) explained exactly why the royals are so private. The falsified holiday card features a black-and-white photo of “Archie” and “Lilibet” posing for the camera, and everything about it is so creepy. Why did an X user feel the need to create and post this fake photo of kids?!
People came after the creator saying, “Pathetic fakery,” and “???????????? A complete fabrication! ???????????? 100% AI ????????♀️ And to think some people will believe this is real ????.”
Pathetic fakery, indeed. Our hearts break knowing the Sussexes came back from what looked like a special getaway to find this unsettling violation of their privacy making its way around the internet.
Before you go, check out all the times Meghan Markle has gotten candid about the joys and challenges of being a mom.
