The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to work tomorrow following a six-week festive break in North America.
In their first official engagement of the year, the couple will visit Canada’s High Commission in London to thank staff for the “warm” hospitality they received during their time in the country over Christmas.
Harry and Meghan swapped the traditional royal celebrations in Sandringham for a trip to Vancouver Island for some "much-needed" family time with their eight-month-old son Archie.
Buckingham Palace said the couple wanted to meet Janice Charette, Canada’s High Commissioner to the UK, and staff to “thank them for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay”.
During their visit, the couple will tour the Canada Gallery and view a special exhibition by award winning indigenous Canadian artist Skawennati.
The duke and duchess will also meet different members of the High Commission team who work in a range of sectors supporting the partnership between Canada and the UK.
Meghan lived and worked in Toronto during her time starring in the popular US drama Suits, and the couple were famously pictured together when Meghan joined her then-boyfriend Harry at the 2017 Invictus Games in the Canadian city.
Tuesday’s visit will be the first time the couple have carried out duties in the UK since Remembrance Sunday service in November.
The Queen was said to have been supportive of the Sussexes’ plans to spend Christmas abroad following a year dogged by public criticism and personal challenges, including reports of a rift between Harry and Prince William.
Despite their absence from the festivities at home, the couple still treated the eager public to two adorable new photos of Archie.
The first was a black and white snap on their Christmas card, showing a smiling Meghan and Harry sitting beneath a tree watching a curious Archie crawling towards the camera.
The second was taken in Canada during their holiday, shared on Instagram, to wish their followers a Happy New Year.
