The 44-year-old shared a series of clips on Instagram on April 5, offering a rare glimpse into the family’s Easter weekend at their Montecito, California home. The post included moments featuring their children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.
One clip shows the family feeding chickens in their garden, while another captures Meghan collecting eggs, likely for an Easter brunch activity. A further video shows Archie and Lilibet taking part in an Easter egg hunt, running through the garden with baskets in hand.
In the footage, Archie appears in a navy shirt while Lilibet wears a pink rabbit-ear headband as the children search for hidden eggs among the foliage. Another clip shows Lilibet walking through the garden with a basket full of eggs, while Archie is seen decorating eggs using a device called “The Dinomazing Egg Decorator.”
Meghan captioned the post simply: “Happy Easter!”
Despite the cheerful tone of the videos, some social media users criticized the family’s celebration. A number of comments questioned why the children appeared to be spending the holiday without other children present, with some describing the scene as “lonely” or “sad.”
Others also noted the absence of extended family members, with speculation about Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland.
However, many fans quickly responded in support of the Sussexes. Several pointed out that Doria Ragland could be heard in the background of the videos, suggesting she was present during the celebration.
Supporters praised the family for creating a private and intimate environment for their children, emphasizing that Archie and Lilibet appeared happy and engaged throughout the activities.
Some fans also defended the couple’s decision to maintain a smaller, more private social circle, referencing their previous statements about prioritizing safety and privacy following their departure from royal duties.
Many others described the Easter clips as heartwarming, highlighting the children’s playful moments and the effort to create simple family memories at home.
