Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly not invited to Princess of Wales Catherine’s Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey this December. Multiple outlets describe it as an annual event centered on themes of love, kindness, and supporting the community during difficult periods.

The reports frame the absence as part of an ongoing rift within the royal family, noting that the Sussexes have returned to the UK after years living in California. They say the guest list details remain unclear, and the couple’s holiday plans are presented as a further point of speculation about how their relationship with the rest of the family stands.

Across coverage, the central shared claim is the same: the Sussexes will miss the carol service, despite the event’s message of reconciliation and caring. While some stories emphasize the emotional or relational implications, others focus mainly on the basic fact of the non-invitation and the service’s stated theme.