PHOTO: FILE
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex prepare to celebrate Archie Harrison's first Christmas, they're sending warm wishes to their friends, family, colleagues by featuring their baby front and center.
Archie Harrison crawls in front of the camera for the black and white pic, with his parents looking lovingly upon him in the background, reported E! News.
Just sharing the sweetest Christmas Card from our President and Vice-President, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Very Merry Christmas, everyone! pic.twitter.com/McOcHALoGl
— The Queen's Commonwealth Trust (@queenscomtrust) December 23, 2019
According to Royal reporter, Omid Scobie, the candid photo was taken by the Duchess' good friend and actress Janina Gavankar, and was turned into a GIF so people could see twinkling glitter. It was also sent to all recipients in an e-card form in order to be more environmentally friendly.
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The Royal family has been taking Christmas photos since the beginning of the 20th century, so Meghan and Harry's card is hardly revolutionary. That being said, this modern greeting signifies a new era for the royal family. After all, this is the first time a greeting's been sent in GIF form.
Twitter users are swooning over the newly released card. "A very cute - and very modern - Christmas card from Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Archie," one wrote.
A very cute - and very modern - Christmas card from Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Archie 🎅🏻👑 https://t.co/gCIZOAS4qa #MeghanMarkle #royals #royalfamily pic.twitter.com/jfPrftl0gG
— Zoe Forsey (@ZoeForsey) December 23, 2019
"LOVE IT!!! Archie is adorable," another said. "Sweet boy," a user wrote with a zoomed in picture of Baby Archie's face from the card.
LOVE IT!!! #Archie is adorable. #MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #christmascard #SussexSquad pic.twitter.com/4GjgHJMh3h
— 💋 Beth 💋 (@Pinka84) December 24, 2019
https://twitter.com/TudorChick1501/status/1209256587564650498
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