Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received an invitation from Charles Spencer to spend Christmas at Althorp House, marking a potential return to the UK for the couple and their children for the first time since the late Queen's funeral in 2022. While they have not received an invitation to join the Royal Family at Sandringham, insiders suggest that even if one were to be extended, it is unlikely the Sussexes would accept. This follows a pattern of past refusals to join the Queen's family gatherings, with royal historian Robert Lacey noting that they turned down two invitations from her in the last years of her life. The couple has maintained a close relationship with the Spencer family, and accepting the Althorp invitation would signify a preference for a more private celebration. Reports indicate that Harry recently visited Althorp during a trip to Britain, staying with his uncle after attending a funeral. The dynamics between the Sussexes and the royal family remain complex as they navigate their roles post-royalty.