Christmas took on a different tone for the royal family this year, as they navigated the holiday season without the presence of Queen Elizabeth II.
Leading the way was King Charles, who guided the rest of the royals, including the controversial Prince Andrew, on their traditional Christmas Day stroll to Sandringham Street Mary Magdalene Church.
This marked King Charles’ inaugural attendance at the service as the reigning monarch, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth in September.
Notably absent from the festivities were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who opted not to partake in the royal family’s Christmas celebrations.
Instead, the couple chose to spend the holiday with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
While the Sussexes have previously shared Christmas at the Sandringham estate with the Queen and other royals, their last attendance was back in 2018, a year prior to announcing their decision to step down as senior members of the royal family.
In 2019, they announced their intention to celebrate Christmas with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, breaking away from tradition.
Despite being physically separated from the royal family, Meghan and Harry undoubtedly reminisced about past Christmas memories.
Harry, in a heartfelt statement following the Queen’s passing, expressed his deep appreciation for the moments shared with her, recounting the touching memory of her meeting Meghan for the first time and embracing her beloved great-grandchildren.
Following their departure from royal duties, Prince Harry, Meghan, and Archie spent Christmas 2020 with Meghan’s family in California, commemorated by an endearing Christmas card featuring their pets.
Last year, they celebrated Lilibet’s first Christmas at their Montecito residence, establishing a new holiday tradition.
This year, they seemingly continued this trend, hinting at a potential reconciliation with the royal family post their Netflix documentary release and Harry’s upcoming memoir.
While details of Meghan and Harry’s holiday plans remain undisclosed, it is presumed that they cherished their time together as a young family.
Meghan’s past remarks about enjoying games of Scrabble and preparing meals for her loved ones offer insight into their festive activities.
Emphasizing the importance of safeguarding their children and acknowledging their unique position within the historic royal family, the couple’s approach to the holiday season reflects their commitment to creating a nurturing environment for their young ones.
As speculation swirls regarding Meghan and Harry’s Christmas festivities, one thing is certain – their bond as a family remains strong, characterized by shared traditions and a focus on creating lasting memories.
The absence of official announcements regarding their holiday plans only adds to the intrigue surrounding this dynamic couple.
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