Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent the past two Christmases in California and have once again turned down an invite to spend the festivities with the Royal Family

A royal expert believes a Christmas invite for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Sandringham would have been 'awkward' for the Firm.

As the Royal family paraded the Sandringham Estate in traditional fashion, Prince Harry enjoyed Christmas Day some 5,300 miles away. Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George took centre stage on Christmas Day as they joined the Prince and Princess of Wales on their traditional walk to church in Sandringham.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who celebrated Christmas in California with their two children and their grandma, were reportedly not forced by King Charles to join the royal family for

Prince Harry's Christmas with Meghan Markle in Montecito has been totally different than the Royal Family's festivities at Sandringham.Shortly after royal family members, including King Charles, Queen Camilla,

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have celebrated Christmas in California with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - and a royal expert believes it's in stark contrast to the festivities en

Prince Harry used to love spending Christmas at Sandringham with his family, but in recent years he has been banned from the festivities - and has spent the holiday with just one relative

As Prince George gets older, he's being given more responsibility within the Royal Family. In 2024, George reportedly took over one particular Christmas tradition from his uncle, Prince Harry, who now lives in California.

Since marrying Meghan in 2018, Harry has spent just one Christmas at Sandringham, in December of that year. Now, he has adopted the 'happy holidays' spirit of his new homeland, with only his mother-in-law Doria for company, as confirmed by Meghan, who said she would be with them during the festive period.

Having stepped back as senior royals in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent nearly five years living in Montecito, California, and have been busy carving out their own paths

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are ushering in Christmas with a beloved tradition. Last month, the Duchess of Sussex opened up about her love for the holiday season and the memories she looks forward to making with Prince Archie,