# Royal Family Tensions Over Christmas Plans

> King Charles and Kate Middleton reportedly relieved by Harry and Meghan's Christmas plans to skip royal duties.
- Title: Royal Family Tensions Over Christmas Plans · Cosmopolitan
- Summary: King Charles and Kate Middleton reportedly relieved by Harry and Meghan's Christmas plans to skip royal duties. Harry and Meghan may skip royal Christmas…
- Keywords: king charles, kate middleton, harry, meghan markle, sussex, royal family, christmas plans, get out of jail card, sandringham, st mary magdalene church, Royal, Family
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a74192621/royal-christmas-plans
- Author: The Editors
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:16:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: king charles, kate middleton, harry, meghan markle, sussex, royal family, christmas plans, get out of jail card, sandringham, st mary magdalene church
## Royal Christmas Plans
King Charles and Kate Middleton reportedly relieved by Harry and Meghan's Christmas plans to skip royal duties.

> breathing a sigh of relief
## Typical Christmas Tradition
Typically, fans expect the royal family to attend a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day.
## Family Tensions
Harry and William are far from friends, with King Charles caught in the middle of their conflict.
## Christmas Plans
Harry and Meghan plan to return to California to spend time with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.
## Royal Insider Comment
Ex-butler Grant Harrold says Harry and Meghan's offer is a 'get out of jail card' for the royals.

> it would have been such a difficult time
## Key takeaway

Harry and Meghan may skip royal Christmas events after offering King Charles and Kate Middleton a 'get out of jail card' for the holiday season.