Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Spend Christmas in California with Family
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex focus on creating holiday traditions for their children, opting for a quiet celebration at home over joining royal relatives in the UK.
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated Christmas at their Montecito, California home with their children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, along with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland.
- The couple declined an invitation to spend Christmas at Althorp House in the UK with Harry’s uncle, Earl Spencer, prioritizing family traditions and creating lasting memories for their children.
- Meghan emphasized the importance of establishing holiday rituals, such as putting out carrots for reindeer, to provide their children with meaningful, connective experiences at home.
- The British royal family gathered at Sandringham Estate for their traditional Christmas celebrations, with King Charles III and Queen Camilla leading the festivities alongside other senior royals.
- This Christmas followed a challenging year for the royal family, as both King Charles and Princess Kate publicly shared their cancer diagnoses and ongoing recoveries.