Brief
Meghan and Harry to spend Christmas with Doria Ragland, not the royal family
The Sussexes plan to spend the holidays with Meghan’s mother in California or the UK, rather than attend the traditional royal gathering.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will not join the royal family’s Christmas festivities at Sandringham this year. According to People, the couple intends to celebrate the holiday with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, after returning to the United Kingdom in August with their children, Archie (7) and Lilibet (5). A friend told The Sunday Times the pair will follow Ragland’s wishes, whether she travels to the UK or they remain in California. The friend added, “For Thanksgiving and Christmas, they will do whatever Doria wants to do.” Another source said the Sussexes do not expect an invitation to the royal gathering, describing a potential attendance as “too awkward and too difficult.”
Key facts
- Meghan and Harry plan to spend Christmas with Doria Ragland instead of the royal family. (elle.com)
- The couple returned to the UK in August with children Archie (7) and Lilibet (5). (elle.com)
- A friend said they will follow whatever Doria wants for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (elle.com)
Sources
- [1] elle.com — originally reported as “Why Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Aren’t Spending Christmas 2026 With the Royal Family”
