In a recent episode of Palace Confidential, Richard Eaton, the diary editor of the Daily Mail, likened Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s approach to Christmas invitations at Sandringham to an awkward school disco encounter.

He expressed concern that their presence during the festive season might exacerbate tensions within the royal family, as trust remains a significant issue.

Eaton cautioned that if they were to attend, all the tensions would be on full display for the photographers.

And he’s absolutely right.

It’s baffling that they would even suggest that they should be invited in the first place.

Eaton drew a parallel between the situation and a school disco, where one might ask a friend to pass on a message rather than approaching someone directly.

He noted that instead of hearing from Harry and Meghan themselves, we are hearing from their friends.

This indirect method of communication with the King is not the appropriate way to handle the situation.

The Sunday Times reported that their friends have been indicating their desire to be included in the Sandringham Christmas festivities.

But this approach is simply not acceptable.

It’s strange and ineffective.

Let’s put ourselves in the King’s shoes for a moment.

Imagine if someone in your family wanted to attend an event you were hosting, but instead of expressing their interest directly to you, they asked a neighbor or a friend to convey the message.

It would undoubtedly be odd and off-putting.

The same applies to Harry and Meghan.

Rather than relying on intermediaries, they should make direct contact with other members of the royal family and express their desire to be part of the Christmas celebrations.

While it may be challenging to approach Charles directly after their past comments about Camilla and Charles himself, there are surely other family members they could reach out to, such as Eugenie, who was once considered their ally.

Eaton speculated that their reliance on friends to convey their wishes may be influenced by their association with Hollywood agents.

In Hollywood, direct communication is often avoided, and everything is filtered through agents or lawyers.

Meghan, as a former actress, may have persuaded Harry that this is the appropriate way to handle family matters now that they are celebrities.

However, the experts on Palace Confidential believe that a better approach would be for Harry and Meghan to personally initiate contact and express their desire for reconciliation.

This would require them to apologize and make amends, something they may not be ready to do.

Eaton concluded by describing their current method as “pathetic” and “desperate.”

He criticized their inability to communicate directly with the family, resulting in leaked information through the US media.

It’s a pitiful situation, highlighting how far they have fallen.

The royal family has no reason to welcome them with open arms, considering the years of public criticism they have endured from Harry and Meghan.

Their attempt to join the family for Christmas appears insincere and forced.

Rebecca English, another royal correspondent, added that the tensions between Meghan, Harry, and the royal family would be on full display as they walk to the church on Christmas morning.

She emphasized that Christmas is meant to be a peaceful time spent with trusted family members, and Harry and Meghan no longer fit into that category.

Their apparent hatred for the royal family makes it difficult to envision a harmonious church walk on Christmas morning.

Additionally, the infrequent visits of the King to see Archie and Lilibet, Meghan and Harry’s children, only fuel further tension in the already strained relationship.

Ultimately, the consensus among experts is that a public event like Christmas at Sandringham is not the appropriate setting for a reconciliation between Meghan, Harry, and the royal family.

Trust needs to be rebuilt behind the scenes, and forcing an interaction during the holiday season may only exacerbate the existing issues.

The royal family values careful planning and does not operate on spontaneity.

Meghan and Harry’s expectation of a last-minute invitation is unrealistic, especially considering their past actions.

In conclusion, while there may be a desire for reconciliation between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family, the current approach of relying on friends and leaking information to the media is ineffective and off-putting.

It is clear that more work needs to be done behind the scenes to rebuild trust and mend the strained relationship.