Prince Harry and Meghan share clearest image yet of children Archie and Lilibet in Christmas portrait

The Duchess of Sussex posted the image on Friday with the caption: "Happy Holidays! From our family to yours'.

The family are seen standing on a bridge, with Harry cupping his hands around Archie's head, and Meghan bent over, resting her forehead against her daughter's and holding her hand.

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The young prince and princess' identities have been closely guarded by the couple, with the latest images forming part of a carefully choreographed reveal.

Earlier today, the Sussexes released a "Happy Holidays" video featuring glimpses of their children Archie and Lilibet.

In the video, Harry is seen pushing a trolley of food with the two youngsters, whose faces are hidden, to hand out to the poor in California on Thanksgiving this year.

They leave the kitchen of charity Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles, followed close behind by their mother, who dances a little jig.

Alongside the video, the Sussexes also released their own 'holiday card', which did not feature the children.

Instead, the couple are shown holding hands at the Invictus Games in Canada in February, with the words: "We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year."

The film and card was unveiled as the pair announced that their Archewell Foundation will be renamed Archewell Philanthropies, as they seek to "expand their mission" with Archie and Lilibet.

Their Happy Holidays film, set to upbeat music, shows Harry and Meghan on their trip to support victims of the LA fires and their work supporting families whose children have taken their lives due to online hate.

Trips abroad to Nigeria and Colombia in 2024 also feature, along with their new logo for Archewell Philanthropies.

It ends with the message: "On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year."

Harry and Meghan set up the Archewell Foundation after stepping down from their royal duties and moving to Los Angeles in 2020.

It has become the hub of their philanthropic focus, taking time this year to advocate or safer digital spaces and the responsible development of artificial intelligence.

It has also funded support for children affected by conflict in Gaza and Ukraine.

Last year, it gave a total of £1,026,240 to charitable causes, and received £4,183,892 in grants.

A spokesman for Harry and Meghan said: "This next chapter allows Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to broaden their global philanthropic efforts as a family, with meaningful reach and maximum impact, grounded in the same values, partnerships, and their commitment to show up and do good."