As the royal family once again gathers at Sandringham for their traditional Christmas celebrations, Prince Harry finds himself thousands of miles away. The Duke of Sussex is spending the festive season in California with Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This year marks the seventh Christmas Harry has missed with his royal relatives since stepping back from official duties in 2020.
While the royals prepare for church walks and long-standing traditions in Norfolk, life for the Sussexes looks very different. Their holiday is expected to unfold in the warmth of Montecito, surrounded by palm trees rather than frosty fields. Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, is also believed to be joining them, making it a close-knit and intimate family gathering.
Mixed emotions and a pull of nostalgia
