This holiday season will be all about family for the Sussexes. While there will still be twinkling lights, festive carols, and gifts under the tree, Archie's first Christmas won't include a visit with great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II. Instead, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are breaking away from tradition to celebrate the holidays with Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, and their six-month-old son. “This Christmas is going to feel so different,” says a close friend. “It’s going to be low-key, cozy, and all about family.”
Why the Sussexes Are Saying No to Sandringham This Year
For the past couple of years, Harry and Meghan have joined the royal family at the queen’s Sandringham Estate for an extravagant celebration filled with fancy meals, humorous gag gifts, and photographers waiting outside church on Christmas morning. But this year, Meghan has been craving something simpler. “Sandringham is always such a blast,” explains the friend, “but it can also be overwhelming and super formal. Meghan just wants a quieter, more intimate Christmas this time around.”
Splitting Time Between England and L.A.
Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, are planning to spend the next six weeks juggling time between England and Los Angeles, where Doria Ragland lives. “Meghan misses her mom so much,” shares the friend. “She’s counting down the days until they can spend some quality time together. It’s been too long since they’ve had that uninterrupted connection.”
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A Much-Needed Break from the Spotlight
It’s no surprise that Meghan and Harry are craving a more private holiday. Since Archie’s birth in May, Meghan has been dealing with stress from the relentless British press. On top of that, tensions between Harry and his brother,
