Archie and Lilibet Join Meghan and Harry for Thanksgiving Volunteering in LA

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a rare public appearance with their children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, at a Thanksgiving volunteer event in Los Angeles. The family participated in a community service day at Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles (OBKLA), a nonprofit organization that prepares meals for people facing food insecurity. The event, organized through their Archewell Foundation, was designed to showcase their family’s dedication to giving back together.

Photos shared from the event showed Archie and Lilibet actively helping alongside their parents, rolling dough and packaging meals for local organizations assisting those in need. Supporters praised the family’s commitment to teaching kindness and service to the next generation. Meghan and Harry, both wearing hats with the Archewell logo, looked engaged and hands-on during the day’s activities.

While the event was intended as a warm family moment, some on social media focused on minor details in the photos, like Meghan’s hair worn down while preparing food and the Cartier bracelet she wore, sparking hygiene-related commentary online. Others scrutinized Lilibet’s height and appearance, leading to baseless suggestions about photo manipulation. Despite the criticism, the outing highlighted the family’s ongoing efforts to give back and celebrate the holiday season meaningfully.

The volunteer event followed a few months when Meghan shared more candid family moments on social media, including behind-the-scenes glimpses from her Netflix series filming, offering rare views of the family’s private life. Meghan has also been active in holiday preparations, hosting Thanksgiving with family and friends at their Montecito home.