Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, parents to Archie and Lilibet, are focused on enjoying quality family time as they prepare to celebrate Christmas in California.

Despite facing ongoing media scrutiny, the couple remains dedicated to one another and their family, balancing both personal and professional commitments.

A source close to the couple shared that they have a strong partnership, despite criticism over their individual pursuits. Although their engagements sometimes differ, the couple believes that this arrangement works well for them. “When they’re together, there are headlines suggesting Meghan is too controlling or trying to steal the spotlight,” the source explained.

“They’re a married couple, and in any normal relationship, you don’t do everything together,” they continued. “They have young children—five-year-old Archie and three-year-old Lilibet—and sometimes one of them needs to stay in California while the other is out of state.”

The source emphasized that it would be inappropriate for Meghan to be the focal point of Harry’s patronages, just as it wouldn’t make sense for Harry to take the lead in Meghan’s philanthropic efforts, particularly those focused on women’s issues, which are especially close to her heart.

Despite their separate engagements, Meghan and Harry continue to collaborate on joint projects, including their upcoming Netflix series *Polo*, set to release on December 10.

The source referred to these collaborations as “appropriate overlap,” noting their joint work, such as their trip to Colombia to advance the goals of their foundation.

Since stepping down from their royal duties in 2020, the couple has focused on charitable work through the Archewell Foundation, which they launched that December.

Their philanthropic initiatives have garnered positive attention, though the constant media speculation about their marriage has been emotionally taxing for Meghan.Another source shared that the relentless rumors surrounding their relationship have added strain, with Meghan feeling the burden of public opinion, especially in light of the scrutiny over their personal and professional choices.

The source said: “She has really felt the strain in recent weeks, with all the speculation about her and Harry’s marriage.

While Harry has been praised for his appearances, she is criticized for her words, her outfits, and everything she does. It brings back painful memories from her time as a royal.”