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Just when you thought the Sussexes couldn’t sink any lower in the tackiness department, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry drop their 2025 Christmas card – and it’s a cringeworthy catastrophe that screams desperation, delusion, anddownright deception.
Released today on Meghan’s Instagram and their Archewell site, the “family” photo has royal watchers gasping in horror: Meghan posing in a breezy white midi dress that’s backlit to reveal way more than anyone asked for on a holiday greeting, while critics slam it as “sheer,” “inappropriate,” and reminiscent of her wild Soho House party days.The image shows the couple with their rarely seen children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, in a sunny woodland setting near their Montecito mansion.
Harry hugs Archie from behind, Meghan holds Lilibet’s hand, and both kids’ faces are conveniently hidden – as always. But it’s Meghan’s outfit stealing the show for all the wrong reasons. The flowing white dress, illuminated from behind, turns semi-transparent, outlining her silhouette in a way that’s got social media erupting: “Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ like a see-through dress on a family card!” one X user fumed.
Another quipped, “Meghan channeling her inner Soho House hooker again – is this a holiday card or a nightclub promo?”And let’s not forget Meghan’s long-rumored ties to Soho House, the exclusive members-only club where she and Harry allegedly had early dates (or more, depending on who you ask). Insiders have whispered for years about her pre-royal partying there, and now this “festive” frock has reignited those rumors.
“It’s like she’s recycling her old yacht-girl wardrobe for a kids’ Christmas photo,” a source close to the palace told us anonymously. “Tacky, tone-deaf, and totally unroyal.”But the dress drama is just the appetizer. The real bombshell? Mounting evidence that the entire photo is fake – heavily photoshopped garbage designed to fool the public into thinking the Sussexes are one big happy family. Social media sleuths were quick to point out glaring inconsistencies: unnatural lighting making Meghan’s dress suspiciously sheer (convenient distraction?), awkward proportions in the kids’ heights and postures, and blurry details that scream digital manipulation.”Isn’t this like the 5th time she’s stood in front of bright light in a thin dress?” one critic noted on X, referencing past “wardrobe malfunctions” that always seem to spotlight Meghan. Others zoomed in on alleged Photoshop fails: “Archie’s legs look pasted on, Lilibet’s hair is too perfect, and the shadows don’t match!”
Experts weighing in agree the image has been retouched beyond recognition – not just for privacy (hiding the kids’ faces), but to create an idealized, fake tableau of domestic bliss.This isn’t the Sussexes’ first Photoshop scandal. Remember past Christmas cards accused of AI trickery or borrowed kids? Or the endless debates over whether Archie and Lilibet even resemble their parents? Critics say this year’s effort is the most blatant yet: a staged, edited fantasy to counter rumors of marital strife, separate appearances, and Harry’s solo jaunts back to the UK.The official card – a separate one featuring just Harry and Meghan holding hands at the 2025 Invictus Games – feels like a corporate ad, complete with a video rebranding Archewell to “Philanthropies.” But Meghan’s personal Instagram drop of the family shot? Pure PR damage control. “Happy Holidays! From our family to yours,” she captioned it sweetly. Translation: “Look how perfect we are – ignore the haters!”Royal fans aren’t buying it. While some gush over the “modern” and “casual” vibe, the backlash is brutal: “Fake family, fake photo, fake smiles.”
Comparisons to William and Kate’s wholesome, face-forward card (released yesterday) only highlight the contrast – the Waleses looking united and joyful, the Sussexes hiding behind blurs and backlighting.Body language gurus are dissecting every pixel: Harry’s grip on Archie looks stiff, Meghan’s pose overly curated, and the whole scene reeks of overproduction. “This isn’t a candid family moment – it’s a manufactured mirage,” one analyst said. Amid reports of tension in Montecito, with Meghan pushing her As Ever brand and Netflix specials while Harry jets off alone, this card feels like a defiant flex: “We’re thriving!” But to many, it’s just more evidence of a fractured facade.And the timing? Dropped hours after William and Kate’s elegant release, it screams competition. Sources say the Sussexes delayed theirs to one-up the Cambridges – er, Waleses – but ended up with eggnog on their faces.As Christmas approaches, one thing’s clear:
While the rest of the royals spread genuine cheer, Meghan’s “merry” message is mired in mockery. Is this the final nail in the Sussex brand coffin? Or just another chapter in their endless quest for attention?The world is judging – and the verdict isn’t pretty. Merry Christmas indeed… or should we say “Happy Holidays” to avoid offending the woke brigade?Sources include Meghan Markle’s Instagram, Archewell website, Harper’s Bazaar, Daily Mail reports, and social media analysis from X.
