Meghan Markle Says Her Children Bring Her Joy in Holiday Message Amid Family Scandal

Meghan Markle says quiet family moments have been a source of happiness as she reflects on the year in a holiday message for her lifestyle brand, As Ever. In the note, included in the brand’s 2026 holiday catalogue, she praised the joy she finds in “evening snuggles with my children,” along with travel, gardening and building her business, according to People. The Duchess of Sussex also looked ahead to the season as a time to draw closer to loved ones, make things by hand, set a thoughtful table and give generously. She thanked As Ever customers for sharing in the brand’s joy and welcoming it into their homes. Her message also referred to “an autumn of new adventures,” which the report interpreted as a reference to the family’s move back to the UK. The warm reflection comes as allegations involving Meghan’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, have drawn renewed attention. Her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., told the US Sun that he had taken material he described as child abuse images to local police after finding it among family keepsakes. Thomas Sr. has denied the allegation, calling his son’s claims “sick lies,” while Meghan’s half-sister Samantha has accused Thomas Jr. of pursuing a revenge plot. Meghan has said she is “deeply distressed” by the claims. The report says she has been aware of the allegations since 2018, the year she married Prince Harry, and has explained that her decision to keep her father apart from her children had a specific reason. The article’s account focuses on Meghan’s expressions of gratitude and family happiness alongside the continuing dispute; it does not establish the allegations as fact.