Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Skip Royal Christmas

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t spend Christmas with the royal family as their feud intensifies.

Oct 9, 2026

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Skip Royal Christmas

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t spend Christmas with the royal family as their feud intensifies.

In brief

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t spend Christmas with the royal family as their feud intensifies. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not spending Christmas with the royal family due to ongoing tensions. Originally reported by Page Six.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex visit the Royal Children

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won’t spend Christmas with the royal family this year as tension between the Sussexes and Harry’s relatives continues.

No Plans for Sandringham

Prince Charles and Prince Harry in black tie at the premiere of "Our Planet" at the Natural History Museum.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to join King Charles III, Prince William and the rest of the royal family for their traditional Christmas celebrations at Sandringham.

Hierarchy of Power

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding hands while walking outdoors.

A palace insider said, 'There is a hierarchy,' and 'the King is the CEO, he’s the boss, what he says go, so it’s better not to put themselves in any difficult position.'

“There is a hierarchy. And the King is the CEO, he’s the boss, what he says go, so it’s better not to put themselves in any difficult position.”

Holiday Options

Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland, arrive at Cliveden House Hotel.

The couple is considering spending holidays at their Northamptonshire cottage or returning to California.

Doria Ragland Joins

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walking together outside Windsor Castle.

Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, is expected to join them regardless of where they celebrate.

Ongoing Feud

Prince Harry and Prince William in Royal Air Force uniforms on a balcony.

Harry and William remain not on speaking terms despite the possibility of spending more time in Harry’s home country.

At a glance

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are not spending Christmas with the royal family due to ongoing tensions.

Read the original on Page Six

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