With the holidays fast approaching, Prince Harry may be faced with a difficult choice that could impact his family life. Reports suggest that he’s considering spending Christmas with the British Royal family at Sandringham or with his late mother Princess Diana’s family at Althorp House.
However, insiders close to Meghan Markle say that no matter where Harry chooses to celebrate, his decision could unintentionally hurt his wife, who is eager to create lasting holiday memories at their California home.
According to a source who spoke with Heat Magazine, the Duchess of Sussex has cherished childhood memories of Christmas that she hopes to pass down to her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Meghan is said to view this festive season as an important time to bond with her family and has a vision of building holiday traditions in California that reflect her own upbringing.
The source shared, “It’s such an important time of the year for Meghan. Her festive memories from childhood are something she still talks about and romanticizes.”
These traditions, reportedly, include catching up with close friends, wrapping presents as a family, sending out cards, and hosting a big Christmas dinner. Meghan is said to be hoping for a cozy holiday at home, where she and Harry can create “memories to last a lifetime” with their young children.
The insider explained, “She wants Harry to enjoy these traditions with her and the kids. To her, this is a time to strengthen their relationship, to bond and celebrate the season together as a family.”
While Meghan cherishes the idea of staying in California, Prince Harry’s potential plans to return to the UK could lead to feelings of disappointment for her.
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Royal family gatherings during the holiday season hold significant importance for the British monarchy, and Harry’s attendance could be seen as an opportunity to reconnect with family members he rarely sees. But with Meghan’s vision of a holiday at home, his choice may feel like a rift in the united front she’s hoping to maintain.
“As far as Meghan’s concerned, this is a time when they should be reinforcing their relationship and creating traditions for Archie and Lilibet,” the insider added. “The fact that Harry would even consider being somewhere else is hurtful to her.”
This possible divide between Harry’s ties to his British heritage and Meghan’s desire for an American holiday highlights the ongoing challenges the couple faces as they navigate family life in California.
Since relocating, they’ve built a new life in the U.S., but occasions like Christmas often bring about difficult decisions, especially with Harry’s connections to the UK.
Fans and royal watchers are curious to see where the couple will ultimately celebrate this year. For now, Prince Harry and Meghan remain tight-lipped about their holiday plans, though sources close to the couple hint that Meghan is holding out hope for a family-focused Christmas in Montecito.
