Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly have not received any invitations for King Charles’ 78th birthday event or the royal family’s Christmas festivities, based on information from the Daily Mail.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on private family arrangements, leaving the details to unnamed sources familiar with the Sussexes and the royal household.
The couple returned to the U.K. in late August for an extended stay with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. While the children attend school in Britain, the family has retained its Montecito home in California.
King Charles Celebrates 78th Birthday
King Charles spent November 13 visiting the BRIT School before touring Surrey Street Market to mark its 750th anniversary, as reported by Croydon Council. On his actual birthday, Apple Music premiered a special edition of Elton John’s Rocket Hour celebrating The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary.
Cotswolds Christmas Plans for the Sussexes
Harry and Meghan last spent Christmas at Sandringham in 2018. A friend told the Daily Mail that Harry was “relaxed about it” regarding this year’s absence from the traditional royal gathering.
The Sussexes now intend to celebrate in the Cotswolds alongside Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is traveling from California. A friend described Harry as looking forward to a cold British Christmas while the children enjoy their lives in the U.K.
The Couple Continues Independent Charitable Work
Charles authorized guidance on September 7 reaffirming the couple’s position as non-working royals, with their His and Her Royal Highness styles remaining in abeyance. Their self-directed philanthropic pursuits pressed onward in Brussels on November 10 when they were present for the debut of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Harry and Meghan last spend Christmas with the royal family?
Harry and Meghan last spent Christmas at Sandringham in 2018.
When did King Charles last see Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet?
Charles met the Sussex family at Highgrove on July 10, the first time the King had seen Archie and Lilibet in person since the 2022 Platinum Jubilee.
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