Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'unlikely' to join Royal Family for their first Christmas without the Queen
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Christmas is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate. And while spending time with loved ones is always special, there's something about the holiday season that makes it even more so.
For the Royal Family, Christmas has always been a time to come together and celebrate at their country estate in Sandringham. But it looks like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be unlikely to celebrate the holidays with the rest of the Royal Family this year.
King Charles has extended an invitation to Meghan and Harry to spend Christmas with them at Sandringham. It is understood that the couple remains ‘much loved’ members of the family, despite quitting their Royal duties almost three years ago.
However, a source close to the King revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan are ‘unlikely to attend’ this year’s annual family gathering.
Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales will be staying at Anmer Hall – the home that the Queen gave them as a wedding gift.
Although the Royal Family has spent Christmas and New Year’s at Sandringham since 1988, the past few years saw a change in their routine due to the pandemic.
And this year, as pandemic restrictions start to relax, the Royal Family are expected to celebrate their first Christmas together since the Queen’s passing.
But after Meghan described the late Queen’s funeral as ‘a complicated time’, and Harry is about to release his memoir, there may be those within the family who might prefer if the Sussexes don’t attend the family gathering.
Prince Harry’s book, titled Spare, is described as a ‘loaded’ reference to his position in the family. Specifically, as the younger brother of the heir to the throne. It is believed that the book will feature a painful detail about his mother’s tragic death, according to publishers.
According to sources close to the Duke and Duchess, members of the Royal Family were not informed of the book’s title in advance of the announcement. Meanwhile, the Spanish language version is even more ‘pointed’ after being titled En La Sombra or ‘In The Shadow’.
Some analysts predict that Prince Harry’s book launch might dictate if there’s any chance for reconciliation between the couple and the Royal Family.
A spokesperson for the King declined to comment on the book. But it seems that the royals have already been warned that Prince Harry’s memoir is ‘critical of everyone and everything’, and it is understood that they are ‘dreading’ its release.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Sandringham. Lights displays and ‘ambient music’ are already filling the historic country park, and festive food and drink will be on offer for guests to enjoy.
We certainly would have loved to see the family, especially Harry and William’s children, reunited for the holidays. Well, what can you say about this, members? Let us know in the comments below!
For the Royal Family, Christmas has always been a time to come together and celebrate at their country estate in Sandringham. But it looks like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be unlikely to celebrate the holidays with the rest of the Royal Family this year.
King Charles has extended an invitation to Meghan and Harry to spend Christmas with them at Sandringham. It is understood that the couple remains ‘much loved’ members of the family, despite quitting their Royal duties almost three years ago.
However, a source close to the King revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan are ‘unlikely to attend’ this year’s annual family gathering.
Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales will be staying at Anmer Hall – the home that the Queen gave them as a wedding gift.
Although the Royal Family has spent Christmas and New Year’s at Sandringham since 1988, the past few years saw a change in their routine due to the pandemic.
And this year, as pandemic restrictions start to relax, the Royal Family are expected to celebrate their first Christmas together since the Queen’s passing.
But after Meghan described the late Queen’s funeral as ‘a complicated time’, and Harry is about to release his memoir, there may be those within the family who might prefer if the Sussexes don’t attend the family gathering.
Prince Harry’s book, titled Spare, is described as a ‘loaded’ reference to his position in the family. Specifically, as the younger brother of the heir to the throne. It is believed that the book will feature a painful detail about his mother’s tragic death, according to publishers.
According to sources close to the Duke and Duchess, members of the Royal Family were not informed of the book’s title in advance of the announcement. Meanwhile, the Spanish language version is even more ‘pointed’ after being titled En La Sombra or ‘In The Shadow’.
Some analysts predict that Prince Harry’s book launch might dictate if there’s any chance for reconciliation between the couple and the Royal Family.
A spokesperson for the King declined to comment on the book. But it seems that the royals have already been warned that Prince Harry’s memoir is ‘critical of everyone and everything’, and it is understood that they are ‘dreading’ its release.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Sandringham. Lights displays and ‘ambient music’ are already filling the historic country park, and festive food and drink will be on offer for guests to enjoy.
Key Takeaways
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘unlikely to join’ the Royal Family at Sandringham for their first Christmas without the Queen.
- The royals are expected to celebrate in Sandringham this year as they navigate their first Christmas since Queen Elizabeth II died.
- Harry is poised to release his bombshell memoirs in the New Year and a TV program before that.
- The book – titled Spare as a 'loaded' reference to his position as the younger brother of the heir to the throne – will feature the painful episode of his mother’s tragic death, the publishers say.
- A spokesman for the King declined to comment on the book.