It is difficult to know where relations between the Sussexes and the Cambridges stand. Since the precipitous departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the British monarchy in early 2020, and their bitter interview with Oprah Winfrey, they have reportedly maintained delicate relations with the rest of the royal family. Those who would have suffered the most from this royal rupture would be Princes William and Harry, previously so close and accomplices … Unfortunately, this Christmas will not be one of reconciliation.
Settled in California for a year and a half, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no intention of making the trip to the United Kingdom to spend the holiday season with the royal family. However, one would have expected a reunion of the entire clan around Queen Elizabeth, who has suffered so much this year, between the death of her husband Prince Philip and his health concerns … The meeting with Lilibet , the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle born last June, will not be for now. The reunion with Archie (2 years old), cut off from his paternal family since the fall of 2019, either.
Despite growing up away from the royal family, Archie and Lilibet should still be spoiled from a distance. Prince William and Kate Middleton would indeed intend to send them some gifts from the United Kingdom. “They give gifts to the whole family and this includes all nieces and nephews“, recently assured the expert Katie Nicholls to OK! magazine. Elizabeth II should also send some presents to her California great-grandchildren. Last year already, she had hit the mark by sending Archie a waffle machine. Will she be able to repeat the feat for Lilibet, whom she has never met?
Rather than taking part in the traditional Royal Christmas at Sandringham, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children should be spending the holidays in their luxurious and secret villa in Montecito. The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, may well be there.