Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to celebrate Christmas at their Montecito mansion, The Post can confirm.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have once again been removed from the guest list for the royal family’s annual get-together at Sandringham House – leaving them to make other plans for the festive season.
Instead, the pair — along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — will celebrate Christmas with Markle’s mom, Doria Ragland, a source said. Told the closure,
A source close to the couple told the outlet that Harry, 43, and the “Suits” alum will make the at-home celebration “extra special” for their two young children.
An insider said, “Meghan’s mom Doria will be with them at home in Montecito and will make sure the kids have a fun day, even if they aren’t around the extended family.”
The Sussexes have repeatedly skipped various royal activities throughout the year since leaving the firm and moving to the US in 2020.
They have not been back to Harry’s home turf for the festive season since the royal family’s 2018 gathering at Sandringham, the late queen’s country estate in Norfolk, England.
But while both didn’t receive an invitation from the royals for their annual celebratory event, the Sussexes did. invited to spend christmas At Althorp House – the childhood home of his late mother, Princess Diana.
Since leaving royal life, Harry has… keep in close touch With his late mother’s side of the family, particularly his uncle Charles Spencer.
However, given Ongoing security issues After being stripped of their tax-funded security earlier this year, the couple “had to turn around.” [the invitation] Below.”
“Both Harry and Meghan agree that they should not return to the UK until security arrangements have been resolved,” the source said. “Until then, they will only travel to the UK for special occasions or pre-planned visits.”
The Post has contacted representatives for the Sussexes for comment.
Harry, 40, and his wife have no official place to live in Britain after becoming king gave them eviction notice Last year from his former royal residence, Frogmore Cottage.
Additionally, Markle has not stepped out in London since Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022.
Meanwhile, across the pond, the royals are getting ready to welcome the festive season with a special Christmas carol concert Hosted by the Princess of Wales,
