Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Are Ready To 'Reset' After 'A Turbulent' Year'

Royals need r&r, too!

Luckily, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and even baby Archie Harrison were able to get plenty of it during their time off from royal duties.

A source shared with Us Weekly (below) that some time away in Los Angeles and Canada during the holidays was just what the family of three needed to get back on track ahead of the new year:

“They’re using their time off to reset and spend quality time as a family. After a turbulent year, it’s just what the doctor ordered.”

This insight from the confidant echoes what Queen Elizabeth had to say during her annual Christmas address this year. She seemingly referenced the media lawsuits filed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as well as the ongoing drama surrounding Prince Andrew:

“Small steps taken in faith and in hope can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding. The path, of course, is not always smooth, and may at times this year have felt quite bumpy, but small steps can make a world of difference.”

A second insider revealed to the publication the seven-month-old is the spitting image in looks and attitude of his fiery father:

“You can tell Archie’s going to be a confident social butterfly. He loves being entertained and interacting with people. Some children get shy or nervous around new people, but not Archie. He’ll go to anyone without kicking up a fuss!”

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And it sounds like he had a great first Christmas! The little one was spoiled on the holiday, receiving plenty of gifts from his mum and dad:

“Archie is Meghan and Harry’s world, and they can’t help [it]. For Christmas, they bought him books, building blocks, a baby ball pit. … It’s not all about extravagant gifts for them.”

Last month, a confidant explained how vivacious and bubbly the youngest royal is:

“When Harry walks into the room, Archie gets so excited, he puts his arms out — his way of saying, ‘Pick me up!’ You can tell Archie’s going to be a social butterfly. He’s at his happiest when he’s around people. [He] rarely cries. … He takes a keen interest in his surroundings and is already engaging and interacting with people. He loves to be entertained. And he isn’t a needy baby.”

Here’s hoping 2020 is a low-key year for the Duke and Duchess!!

[Image via WENN/Avalon.]