Montecito, CA – The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, embraced the autumn spirit with a family trip to a pumpkin patch on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The couple was accompanied by their two children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. Meghan, 44, shared a heartwarming video montage of the day on her Instagram account, offering a rare glimpse into their family life in Montecito, California.
The video, set to "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & the Papas, captured the family's festive outing as they prepared for Halloween. The clip begins with shots of rows of bright orange pumpkins and a scarecrow. Archie is then seen running through a corn maze, while Lilibet is shown admiring the pumpkins and enjoying a ride in a wagon pulled by Meghan. Other clips show Meghan and Harry holding hands as they watch Archie explore the pumpkin patch. Lilibet, sporting long auburn hair, wore a charming pink two-piece outfit. Archie wore a black shirt and pants under a lighter brown quilted jacket. Meghan was seen wearing a dark brown quilted jacket, black leggings, and knee-high black boots. Harry kept it casual in blue jeans, an olive green hoodie, and a white baseball cap.
The family's Halloween festivities didn't stop at the pumpkin patch. The video also showed Harry carving a classic jack-o'-lantern, with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, also joining in the carving fun. Meghan even shared a time-lapse video of Harry carving his pumpkin on her Instagram Stories.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a conscious effort to keep their children out of the public spotlight since stepping back from their royal duties in 2020. They have explained that their own childhood experiences have influenced their approach to parenting. Both Harry and Meghan grew up with divorced parents and want to ensure they don't repeat the same mistakes.
Meghan captioned the Instagram reel "Happy Sunday 🎃🧡". The post came just hours after she hinted at a festive announcement for her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. A separate video on her Instagram page showed someone placing a name card on a dining table that read, "'tis the season," while laughter and conversation filled the background. Meghan had previously hinted at an October 28 event but hadn't revealed any clues about what she might be unveiling for the holiday season.
This pumpkin patch visit offered a heartwarming glimpse into the Sussex family's life as they embrace the autumn season and prepare for Halloween.
