Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spend Christmas with the royal family this year? According to new reports, probably not. Neither the Sussexes nor the royal household has confirmed anything, so this remains unconfirmed.
The Times reported that Harry and Meghan privately know they won't be invited and aren't waiting for an invitation, because the occasion would be "awkward." HELLO! also reported that the couple may instead head back to California to spend the holidays with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland. HELLO!'s royal editor said she would be surprised if the Sussexes were in the UK at Christmas.
In August, The Telegraph reported that the couple are not guaranteed an invitation to royal gatherings, including Christmas at Sandringham, even after moving back to Britain. Each event is reportedly subject to a personal invitation from King Charles.
The couple moved back to the UK in late August, according to reports. HELLO! said that six weeks later Harry still had not seen his father in person, though the two had spoken by phone. Harry and Meghan have not joined the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham since 2018.
There has been no official statement about the family's Christmas plans, and the stories rely largely on unnamed sources and royal commentators.Prince Harry Says He "Slipped Into Depression" Days After Leaving Royal Life Behind
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