Archie really inherited his dad's hair!

[demmiblue]

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[jimfields33]

1. Trust fund families don't impress me.

[demmiblue]

3. Oh. n/t

[littlemissmartypants]

8. Except Meghan was a self made millionaire before she met Harry.

And there are many more children whose parents established trust funds to protect their families from financial hardship than you would imagine. I am one. It's a business decision as well as an example of loving care.

No one is asking, or expecting, you to be impressed.

But you do you. I am sending you some Christmas cheer regardless. ❤

[diehardblue]

22. ❤️

[littlemissmartypants]

34. Thank you. ❤

[secondwind]

26. Tell it.

[littlemissmartypants]

35. ❤

[Ocelot II]

12. I'm impressed when they are generous to charities instead of just living large.

Good for them for what they're doing to help families.

[pnwmom]

16. So Meghan doesn't count? She didn't grow up with a trust fund, or even two parents. nt

[jimfields33]

20. What? You think the family doesn't get the trust fund benefits?

And no I am also not impressed with a person who dresses up as a Nazi officer.

[Hekate]

23. Your envy is showing. And I'm sure you never did something stupid when you were young.

If you can’t enjoy the moment, just avert your eyes.

[secondwind]

28. Thank you.

[littlemissmartypants]

32. Ha!

Avert your eyes, indeed!

Love you, Hekate. Thanks for the chuckle. ❤

[Hekate]

36. Happy holidays to you, too!

[pnwmom]

24. Megan is a separate person. She didn't become HIM through marriage.

And he has grown up since his college days, or he wouldn't have been interested in her.

[2Gingersnaps]

27. Rather egalitarian here, doesn't impress, but I don't hold it against them either.

No one has a say in the circumstance of their birth, his mother certainly didn't live the dream, and his father is a complete cad. He manned up and protected his wife and children from the circumstances that killed his mother and made his life difficult. Beautiful family, I wish them well.

And no matter who you are, that little guy is his Daddy's mini me!

[brush]

39. Spot on. Harry protected his wife, as opposed to what his father did.

[Cracklin Charlie]

2. That a cute baby!

I wish I could tickle her cute little toes.

And they all look happy. I’m happy for them.

[TexasBushwhacker]

29. Lili looks like she may be a ginger as well n/t

[Wingus Dingus]

4. Sweet kids!

[mysteryowl]

5. Thank you for sharing this and

Such a beautiful picture.

[peacefreak2.0]

6. Good for them.

Everyone deserves happiness.

[Elessar Zappa]

7. Nice pic

[littlemissmartypants]

9. Lovely! Thanks so much for sharing this, demmiblue. ❤

Merry Christmas!

[viva la]

10. Looks like the baby also has red hair.

Too cute!

[brush]

11. They look so American now, jeans and all. Glad they got away...

from the poor and racist treatment the Duchess was having to endure in the UK.

[Butterflylady]

18. Yes, was thinking the same.

[pecosbob]

13. All of my brothers were born with the devil hair...only I escaped

[BobTheSubgenius]

14. I know this is so trivial, but I can't help but wonder...

...how many people ever expected to see a member of Britain's royal family wearing torn jeans in a Christmas photo.

It doesn't bother me in the slightest, but it is a bit incongruous.

[Hekate]

19. This bunch escaped to California's Central Coast

[BobTheSubgenius]

41. True enough.

In the period just before their "final" exodus from the UK, they were staying in what might be considered greatly reduced circumstances at an "estate" a few miles from my house. Not much glitterati around this town, and Megan will reconnect with Hollywood, I imagine.

[Hekate]

45. I think they're in Montecito, which I've heard described as "close enough" to H-wood for parents...

… to work there, but far enough away for kids to have a normal life.

I don’t know about living there, as the real estate is pretty far above our pay grade, but I lived in Goleta some 35 years and was active in liberal causes that took me into Montecito homes as a volunteer for fundraisers and such. When I went back to graduate school, some of my classmates lived there as well. I got lost every damn time I drove in, as street signs are hidden in foliage, like some kind of local joke.

Individual houses are often, but not always, gated, so there’s security for those who need it (Meghan’s had death threats, I think). What is nearly universal are high hedges and trees, which ensures privacy. I completely understand why people with their needs would choose that area.

[FakeNoose]

30. I'm guessing this photo wasn't taken for the Christmas card

They just wanted good photos with both kids, and this one is particularly nice. Maybe they tried taking a formal Christmas photo that didn't turn out as nice. You never know with kids and dogs.

[BobTheSubgenius]

42. Boy, is that ever true!!!

About kids and animals, I mean. A friend of mine from school was always really hyperactive and unpredictable, and I found out years later that that was how is was after taking sedatives.

Anyway, his family used to take a Christmas photo every year, and after several of those, his mother finally tumbled to the fact that he was exposing himself in every one. Several quick applications of Sharpie.

[BobTheSubgenius]

43. PS... It sure looks like it's intended a Christmas photo.

It has "Happy Holidays" in a fancy font superimposed, for one thing.

[FakeNoose]

44. It could have been added later

There are tons of "greeting card" apps that allow you to turn any photo into a greeting card.
I don't know if that's what happened on this one.

Just sayin'

[BobTheSubgenius]

46. You're completely right.

Photos aren't even good evidence any more. They can be edited by someone who knows what they're doing, and not leave a trace. Pixel by pixel, if need be.

[brush]

40. They're Americans now. They escaped. The jeans are appropriate.

[IronLionZion]

15. They're a beautiful family

inside and outside. The US is a good country for them. Paid parental leave really should get more support here.

[Hekate]

17. How joyous & gorgeous! There wasn't a whole lot of doubt in my mind that Archie'd be redheaded...

Thanks for this, demmiblue.

[spooky3]

21. Love those red curls!

I hope they all are as happy as they look.

[mitch96]

31. Is this sarcasm or do you have proof?.......nt

[Hekate]

33. Did you forget your sarcasm smilie?

[Pacifist Patriot]

37. I love photographs that radiate genuine joy. This one feels like that for me.

[mcar]

38. Sweet kids!

Archie certainly inherited Daddy's hair.