Princess Kate Reportedly Keeps Harry and Meghan Off Christmas Carol Service Guest List
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, is reportedly maintaining distance from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as the Royal Family prepares for its Christmas celebrations, with a new report suggesting the Sussexes have not been invited to her annual Christmas Carol Service.
According to Hello! Magazine, the Prince and Princess of Wales have not included the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the guest list for the festive event. The report has renewed attention on the ongoing distance between the two royal couples.
The reported decision comes amid speculation about Harry and Meghan’s plans to spend part of the Christmas season in the UK. Despite suggestions that the Sussexes would welcome an opportunity to improve relations with the Royal Family, there has been no confirmed announcement of a reconciliation.
Princess Kate is understood to be following Prince William’s approach to the strained family relationship. Reports have suggested that the Prince of Wales continues to favour keeping some distance from his younger brother and sister-in-law.
The situation highlights the challenges facing the family as the festive season approaches. While Christmas is traditionally a time for family gatherings, the relationship between the Waleses and the Sussexes remains a subject of public interest.
Earlier, a source told The Times that a joint Christmas gathering could be “too awkward and too difficult” for both the Royal Family and the Sussexes. The reported comments suggest that bringing everyone together may be challenging, despite speculation about possible efforts to improve relations.
With a shared Christmas gathering appearing uncertain, Harry and Meghan could reportedly make separate festive plans with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, while in the UK. However, their precise arrangements have not been officially confirmed.
Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, has also reportedly been spending time with the family. Her possible presence could provide familiar company as the Sussexes make their own plans for the holiday period.
For now, there is no official confirmation that Harry and Meghan have been excluded from every royal Christmas event or that Kate personally made the reported guest-list decision. The claims about the carol service and the family’s festive arrangements remain based on media reports and unnamed sources.
As Christmas draws closer, attention is likely to remain on whether the Sussexes will have any private contact with the Royal Family or celebrate separately. The reported absence of an invitation to Kate’s carol service adds another development to the ongoing discussion about the family’s relationship.
