- The couple were spotted relaxing in the woods with their children Archie and Lilibet
Harry and Meghan took a family vacation to Costa Rica with their two children to enjoy paradisiacal sandy beaches and breathtaking rainforests.
The couple were apparently spotted strolling through the trees and riding in a golf buggy when they arrived at the popular vacation destination on December 14.
The couple apparently spent much of the vacation relaxing at picturesque Playa Carrillo and the local beaches of Guanacaste province, known for their perfect sand and world-class resorts, before leaving yesterday.
Meghan wore a large straw hat, a black dress and white sneakers as she carried the couple's daughter, two-year-old Lilibet, through the forest.
Another picture showed Harry and Meghan sitting in a green golf buggy, while four-year-old Archie appeared to be sitting on his father's lap amid rows of palm trees.
The couple have followed in the footsteps of A-list celebrities including superstar Shakira, comedian Kevin Hart and actress Jane Seymour, who have all recently visited the picturesque country.
Harry and Meghan took a family vacation to Costa Rica. Pictured: The couple during the Invictus Games 2023
The couple reportedly spent time at picturesque Playa Carrillo (stock photo)
Harry and Meghan's escape into the winter sun comes amid reports that the couple will not attend the royal Christmas at Sandringham this year, but are expected to remain in the US with their children.
Instead, senior members of the royal family will be accompanied by relatives of Queen Camilla, including her children, grandchildren and sister.
Harry and Meghan's expected absence follows recent hopes for a thaw in relations between King Charles and his youngest son.
The Sussexes even reportedly said they would accept an invitation to Sandringham for Christmas.
A few months ago, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen walking hand in hand on Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after spending a week promoting mental health projects in New York.
A photo taken by a passerby showed the couple leaving a deli at the Sandy Lane Yacht Club and Marina in Glossy Bay.
News of her Costa Rica holiday comes after Meghan appeared as a supporting cast member in a bizarre Instagram advert for a coffee company in which she owns shares.
The Duchess of Sussex is seen stacking boxes, making hot drinks and working on a computer in the digital department as an intern in Clevr Blends' latest commercial.
In October, Harry and Meghan flew to the tiny island of Canouan in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after spending a week promoting mental health projects in New York
Superstar Shakira (pictured) also vacationed in Costa Rica at the beginning of the year
Hilariously, in the final shot, as she leaves the camera, she fails to fist bump another member of the team, causing everyone to burst out laughing before the end of the video.
Markle, who has invested in the trendy oat latte brand since 2020, is an extra throughout the ad as CEO and co-founder Hannah Mendoza walks through the company's headquarters and thanks the team for all their hard work in 2023.
Clevr Blends posted the video on Instagram today with the caption: “Damn you're keeping us busy right now!” Had to call for backup.
“So grateful for the immense love and support this year – thank you for helping us keep the latte lover’s dream alive and thriving!xo”
Markle, 42, confirmed in December 2020 that she had invested an undisclosed amount in Clevr Brands, which offers a line of powdered lattes.
And around that time, the former senior queen used her connections to promote the company, founded in January 2019 and led by CEO Hannah Mendoza, by sending a basket full of products to her neighbor Oprah Winfrey, who posted the products online shared.