# 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.
- Title: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Skip Royal Christmas · Page Six
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-09T20:43:58+00:00
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## Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
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
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
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
The couple is considering spending holidays at their Northamptonshire cottage or returning to California.
## Doria Ragland Joins
Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, is expected to join them regardless of where they celebrate.
## Ongoing Feud
Harry and William remain not on speaking terms despite the possibility of spending more time in Harry’s home country.
## Key takeaway

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