The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are reportedly planning to spend Christmas in Montecito, California rather than staying in the UK for the royal festivities at Sandringham. Multiple outlets say they intend to return to their home for the holiday period with their children.
The reports describe the planned absence as part of their post-UK move back-and-forth routines, after Harry and Meghan relocated to the UK in late August. While several stories frame the situation as a missed opportunity for a reunion with King Charles and Prince William, they cite third-party claims and “leaked” or unnamed sources rather than official confirmation. Overall, the outlets agree on the direction of travel and the lack of a Christmas gathering with the senior royals at Sandringham, but they do not provide additional details about scheduling or any response from the palace.
