Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are being slammed for their Christmas card

Publish Date: Monday, 17 December 2018, 8:30AM

Over the weekend the Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled their adorable Christmas card, but it seems not everyone is a fan.

Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha Markle has hit out at the new royal, claiming that her card proves shows that she has turned her back on her family.

The photo – which was taken during Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding reception at Frogmore House – shows the newlywed couple facing away from the camera as they watch a magnificent fireworks display.

View this post on Instagram

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share a new photograph from their Wedding Reception at Frogmore House on 19th May. The photograph, which was taken by photographer Chris Allerton, features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card this year.

A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 14, 2018 at 3:01am PST

Taking to twitter Meghan’s estranged half-sister wrote: "Interesting that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have their backs turned. Is this towards the world or just the Ragland and Markle family?

"It’s a bit sad. Face the Christmas spirit."

She also added: "It’s incredibly rude to turn your back in a Christmas photo that is meant to share warmth and good wishes with the world. Those that criticise me for pointing out the truth, need to get that brown stuff off their noses. I hear the world’s smallest violin playing."

READ MORE: Kate and Wills have released their 2018 family Christmas card photo and it is GORGEOUS!

This is not the first time Samantha has slammed her sister. The American frequently takes to Twitter to voice her unfavourable opinions.

Meanwhile, body language expert Judi James revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s card looked a lot like a "Bond movie" poster rather than a Christmas gesture, especially when comparing their black and white photo to that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s more casual family Christmas card.

View this post on Instagram

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to share a new photograph of their family. The photograph, taken by Matt Porteous, shows The Duke and Duchess with their three children at Anmer Hall. This photograph features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card this year.

A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Dec 14, 2018 at 3:00am PST

"While William and Kate have chosen casual clothes and friendly, casual-looking body language to greet the viewer face-on to invite us to share in the fun of their cute-looking family, Harry and Meghan have chosen a pose with their backs to the camera," Judie explained.

READ MORE: This is why Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis don't open presents on Christmas day

"[They are] inviting us to admire their cool, romantic A-lister lifestyle here in what looks like an ad for the new Bond movie.

"Both cards are gorgeous but completely contrasting."

Connect with The Hits: