Prince Harryis already the Duke of Sussex, but he may have a new title: Father Christmas!
The 35-year-old royal dad to Archie, 7 months, shared aspecial Christmas messagewith Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved British Forces children — and he was dressed up for the occasion as Santa Claus himself.
Harry opened the video message with a jolly, “Ho, ho, ho!”
“I hear there are 190 of you there this year, so please cause as much chaos as humanly possible,” he said. “I also want to encourage you guys to look around and realize that you are part of a family.”
Prince Harry.Scotty’s Little Soldiers
The video was recorded earlier in December.Meghan Markleand Prince Harry are currently on a six-week break from royal duties. “The duke and duchess have a full schedule of engagements and commitments until mid-November, after which they will be taking some much-needed family time,” a royal source confirmed to PEOPLE.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex already combined two traditions this holiday season: their monthly highlighting of worthwhile causes on Instagram and the “12 Days of Christmas”!
The royal couple shared a new post to their joint Instagram page on the first day of December, announcing the organizations they will follow for the month that fall under the umbrella theme of caring for those in need.
Among the charities featured was Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
“With the festive holiday season upon us, it’s also a reminder to reflect on those in need – those who may feel lonely, hungry, homeless, or may be experiencing the holidays for the first time without loved ones,” the couple wrote. “It’s an important time of year to help those around you who may be less fortunate, or who would appreciate even the smallest act of kindness.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Stephen Pond/Getty Images
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex areskipping the annual holiday festivities at Sandringham— including their public walk to church on Christmas morning — withQueen Elizabethand the rest of the royal family.
The couple is spending Christmas abroad with little Archie and with Meghan’s mother.
source: people.com
