With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle back in the UK, the big question is whether they’ll spend the holidays with the royal family. But it looks like they won’t be joining King Charles and the rest at Sandringham. Instead, they’re expected to celebrate with Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland, likely in the US. A friend close to the couple says they’ll do whatever Doria wants and that Christmas with the royals just wouldn’t work—it’s too awkward, and they’re not holding out for an invitation. King Charles has the final say on who attends, and sources note he’s the boss, so it’s better not to put themselves in a tough spot. The last time Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the royals was back in 2018. This comes as Charles, who’s been battling cancer, is said to want a special holiday season, knowing time is precious. Reports suggest he’s planning a meaningful last Christmas, but Harry and Meghan aren’t on the guest list. Still, there’s talk of a meeting between Harry and Charles around the holidays, which insiders see as a step toward keeping their fragile reconciliation alive. It’s deliberate, and both are determined to make it work.
