Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be spending Christmas in America (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly not expecting an invite to the royal family’s Christmas celebrations this year, as they have not been invited since 2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be joining the royal family for Christmas this year, as they reportedly did not receive an invitation.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not celebrated Christmas at the Sandringham Estate since 2018, two years before they left the royal family and relocated to America. It is believed the Sussexes will spend the festive season in Montecito, California, where they live with their two children – Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
King Charles and the rest of the royal family traditionally travel to Norfolk every Christmas, attending the annual Christmas Day service in the morning and enjoying a communal Christmas meal later in the day. However, it’s believed Harry and Meghan were not included in the guest list for this year’s holiday festivities.
The reports come amid rumors Charles is not answering Harry’s calls. A source claimed, “He gets ‘unavailable right now’. His calls go unanswered.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry haven’t celebrated Christmas with the royals in years (
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Speaking to People Magazine, the source added, “He has tried to reach out about the King’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.” The Duke of Sussex has been somewhat distant from his family since stepping down as a senior working royal, but many fans were hopeful for a reconciliation this year, particularly following the cancer diagnoses of King Charles and Kate Middleton.
Harry has returned to the UK several times, but only met with his father once in February. After the visit, he told a US TV channel that he “loves” his family.
The source shared with People, “Nothing would give [Harry] more happiness than being able to rekindle his bond with his father.” They added, “At the end of the day, you can’t undo bloodlines.”
