Prince Harry and Meghan Celebrate Christmas in California

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas celebrations have shifted dramatically from the grand traditions at Sandringham to intimate festivities in their California home, often with just Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, joining them. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward noted that Harry used to enjoy the festive gatherings filled with family, church services, and Boxing Day hunts, but since marrying Meghan in 2018, he has only returned to Sandringham once. Their current holiday spirit includes picking out a Christmas tree, decorating their home, and possibly hosting a guitar-led singalong, reflecting their adaptation to American traditions. Meanwhile, the royal family continued their customary celebrations at Sandringham, with no invitation extended to Harry and Meghan amid ongoing tensions following their departure from royal duties. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond remarked that the Sussexes are aware of their exclusion from royal festivities, a consequence of their controversial actions that have affected their relationship with the monarchy. Overall, this Christmas underscores the ongoing divide between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family as they celebrate separately.