Meghan Markle’s ‘Envy’ Predicted to Take Over This Christmas Amid Royal Festivities at Sandringham
As the royal family prepares for their traditional Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, one royal expert believes Meghan Markle may find herself experiencing a wave of envy during this year’s festive season. The Duchess of Sussex, who has spent several Christmases away from the royal fold since stepping back from duties with Prince Harry, is expected to feel a pang of longing as the British royals once again dominate global attention.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams shared his insights with Express UK, suggesting that Meghan’s reaction to this year’s Christmas could be particularly emotional. According to Fitzwilliams, “Meghan, after a decidedly lacklustre year, will certainly envy the worldwide publicity the monarch’s Christmas message and the walk to St Mary Magdalene on Christmas morning will invariably receive.”
The royal family’s annual church walk at Sandringham and King Charles’s televised Christmas address remain cherished traditions watched by millions. Fitzwilliams believes these moments will serve as a sharp reminder to Meghan of the visibility and influence she and Prince Harry left behind after Megxit.
“This year,” Fitzwilliams continued, “as the thoughts of many around the Commonwealth and the wider world turn to the royal family at Christmas, especially given King Charles’s health struggle and with Catherine in remission, the Sussexes will noticeably be absent yet again.”
The absence of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from the royal Christmas festivities has become a recurring pattern, highlighting the growing distance between the couple and the rest of the monarchy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to celebrate privately at their Montecito mansion in California with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
While their California Christmas may be intimate and relaxed, the timing and grandeur of the royal family’s celebrations at Sandringham continue to command international attention. Fitzwilliams notes that the difference in scale and sentiment will likely fuel Meghan’s sense of nostalgia — and perhaps envy.
He added that despite the Sussexes’ efforts to carve out independent identities away from the crown, the royal family’s Christmas traditions still carry a symbolic power that resonates globally. “The monarchy’s Christmas message and the family’s public appearances remind the world of the enduring appeal of royal tradition,” he said.
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Fitzwilliams didn’t mince words when summing up the couple’s absence, stating, “They will doubtless enjoy Christmas in California, but considering how erratically and destructively they have behaved since Megxit, they are not likely to be missed.”
This candid observation reflects the broader sentiment among royal watchers who view Harry and Meghan’s choices as distancing themselves not only from royal duties but also from the emotional connections those traditions once offered.
Observers say Meghan’s feelings of envy are understandable given her past role within the royal spotlight. Once a central figure in the monarchy’s public image, she now watches from afar as her in-laws continue to dominate headlines during one of the most visible times of the year.
Experts suggest that the holiday season tends to amplify the sense of separation within the royal family. For Meghan, this could mean reflecting on what she and Harry have gained in independence — but also what they have lost in status and influence.
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are likely to spend the season surrounded by friends and loved ones in California, the spectacle of royal Christmas traditions at Sandringham will once again underscore the stark contrast between their new lives and the ones they left behind.
Whether Meghan chooses to respond publicly or not, the emotional weight of the season will no doubt serve as a reminder of the complex legacy of their royal exit and the enduring power of the traditions they once shared.
