On December 19, Meghan Markle shared the Sussex family 's holiday photo for 2025. Royal fans were quick to notice that Princess Charlotte's style appeared to have influenced Princess Lilibet's shoe choice. But Charlotte wasn't the only Royal Family member to inspire Lilibet's Christmas card photo outfit.

Standing forehead-to-forehand with her mum, Lilibet is pictured sporting a blue dress with white knee-high socks. The four-year-old is also seen wearing shoes that royal fans have voiced bare resemblance to footwear that Meghan has previously worn. The shoes worn by the young royal are silver and black toe-capped Mary-Jane flats.

For six years, one practical reality has shaped Prince Harry’s relationship with Britain: he no longer receives the same automatic armed police protection he once had as a full-time working royal. That gap has made every potential return trip—and any idea of bringing Meghan,