In a surprising twist this holiday season, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly turned down the royal family’s traditional Christmas festivities at Sandringham.<\/p>\n
Instead, they’ve received an invitation from Princess Diana’s family to celebrate the holidays at Althorp House, the Spencer estate.<\/p>\n
This development underscores the ongoing tensions between Harry, Meghan, and the royal family.<\/p>\n
Sources close to the situation reveal that Charles Spencer, Harry’s uncle and the 9th Earl Spencer, has reached out to the couple, extending a warm invitation for them and their children to join the Spencer clan for Christmas.<\/p>\n
While it’s still early days and no decision has been made, the olive branch has been offered, leaving the door open for a potential reunion.<\/p>\n
Choosing to spend the holidays away from the royal family is viewed as another chapter in the ongoing saga of the Sussexes\u2019 strained relationship with the Windsors.<\/p>\n
Since stepping back from their royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have found themselves increasingly distanced from royal events, missing significant occasions like the late Queen’s funeral and the recent summer gathering at Balmoral.<\/p>\n
As of now, there hasn\u2019t been an official invitation to Sandringham, but insiders suggest that it\u2019s not entirely off the table.<\/p>\n
However, given the current climate, it seems improbable that the Sussexes would accept such an invitation if it were to come.<\/p>\n
The prospect of them opting for a Spencer family Christmas instead is likely to stir up more discontent within the royal household.<\/p>\n
The news of this potential Christmas snub has surely left the Windsors fuming.<\/p>\n
For them, the Sussexes’ choice to embrace the Spencer family traditions rather than partake in their own festivities may feel like yet another act of defiance.<\/p>\n
It’s a reminder of the growing divide that has emerged since Harry and Meghan stepped back from royal duties.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, this invitation from the Spencer family could symbolize a chance for Harry to reconnect with his roots.<\/p>\n
The Spencer family has shown unwavering support for Harry, especially during turbulent times with the royal family.<\/p>\n
Spending Christmas with them might offer a sense of belonging that he feels has been lost among the Windsors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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