Meghan Markle reveals why she refused to buy one specific gift for Prince Archie
Meghan opened up about the present request during a Netflix event back in 2023
Meghan Markle once opened up about the one gift she wouldn't get for Prince Archie for Christmas.
The 44-year-old Netflix star and her hubby, Prince Harry, 41, share two children: Prince Archie, six, and daughter Princess Lilibet, four.
While we're sure the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no doubt gifted their little ones a whole bunch of lovely offerings, Meghan did previously share a story about one specific present she wasn't planning on getting Archie anytime soon.
It happened about two years back, while the mum-of-two was speaking at a Netflix Q&A event that followed a special screening of The After with the film's star, David Oyelowo, and director Misan Harriman, who is a close friend of hers and Harry.
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Speaking about Harriman's influence on Archie, Meghan explained: "The inspiration runs deep.
"Our four-year-old, four-and-a-half-year-old son - he would say, 'No, I'm not four. I'm four-and-a-half-year-old' - Misan was showing him how to do photography the last time he was with us, and I bought Archie a camera, and he said, 'But it's not a Leica like Misan,' " she said with a laugh.
"I said, 'You are not getting a Leica! Not even for Christmas.' So thank you for the inspiration across the board."
For context, Leica brand cameras go for thousands of dollars a pop, making it totally understandable that Meghan would be hesitant about giving one as a present to her then-toddler son.
Earlier this month, Meghan shared with fans her family Christmas card for 2025.
It featured a never-before-seen image of the family of four, which was shared on Meghan's Instagram to her 4.3 million followers a few days before Christmas (19 December).
The picture in question shows the former Suits actress alongside Harry and their children, standing on a bridge surrounded by vast green wilderness.
Harry is seen looking down lovingly at his son, who, in turn, has his arms wrapped around him, whilst Meghan and her daughter pose behind them, their foreheads touching.
"Happy Holidays! From our family to yours," Meghan captioned the surprise snap.
Accompanying the card was a video to commemorate the last 12 months, with a compilation of footage on their charity Archewell's website showing the couple undertaking humanitarian work.
The festive video also included the couple's children preparing meals for their local community as part of Archewell's partnership with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA).
Topics: Meghan Markle, Royal Family, Prince Harry, Prince Archie, Christmas
Rhiannon Ingle