Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly weren’t invited to spend Christmas with the royals – and for one professional, it’s simple to see why.
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty journal and creator of “My Mother and I,” claimed to Fox Information Digital that extending an invite to the Sussexes was “too much” for King Charles.
“No, I’m not a bit surprised they weren’t invited,” stated Seward. “I think the general feeling is that it would’ve just created an unwarranted atmosphere, and Christmas isn’t about that. Christmas is about everybody being happy and getting on with each other. And… I just think that King Charles just couldn’t deal with the [drama].”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Christmas Day in 2017. The couple married in 2018. (Chris Jackson/Getty Pictures)
“He’s exhausted by his year,” Seward claimed. “He’s exhausted by his cancer, and he’s a workaholic, so he doesn’t really rest up. And the thought of having Harry and Meghan was probably a bit much. He thought it would be a bit much over this period.”
A supply instructed Folks journal that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven’t acquired an invite to this yr’s gathering at Sandringham, the royal household’s nation property. Based on the outlet, the couple haven’t taken half in Christmas with the royal household since 2018, the yr they married.
Harry and Meghan are anticipated to spend the vacations within the U.S., the outlet shared. They reside in California with their two youngsters: Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.
King Charles III attends the Sunday service on the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham property on Jan. 7, 2024, in Sandringham, England. The royals will collect for the vacations on the nation property. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Pictures)
“It doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to see his grandchildren,” stated Seward concerning the monarch, 76.
“I think he’s desperate to see his grandchildren,” she claimed. “But Harry won’t come here unless he has this, that and the other. And he wants an armed escort, and he’s making too many demands. And I completely understand. [But] Charles [is saying], ‘Look, I’m just not going to ask them this yet.’”
Insiders beforehand instructed Folks journal that Harry desires to reinstate his safety to permit extra versatile visits to the U.Ok. for himself, his spouse and their two youngsters.
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Ingrid Seward’s guide, “My Mother and I,” is on the market now. (Simon & Schuster UK)
The sources claimed that the difficulty performs “a crucial role” in his ongoing estrangement from his father. Sources claimed that the monarch has stopped taking his son’s telephone calls and has not responded to his letters.
For greater than 4 years, Harry has been combating in court docket over his safety within the U.Ok.
The Duke of Sussex misplaced his taxpayer-funded private protecting safety after he gave up his standing as a working member of the royal household in 2020.
“I think [the king] is desperate to see his grandchildren. But Harry won’t come here unless he has this, that and the other. And he wants an armed escort, and he’s making too many demands.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reside within the rich, coastal metropolis of Montecito with their two younger youngsters. (Andrew Milligan – WPA Pool/Getty Pictures)
The Telegraph reported that when Harry was visiting the U.Ok. in Might for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Video games, he turned down an invite from the king to remain at a royal residence.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly turned down the supply as a result of it didn’t include any safety preparations, which, based on The Telegraph, would have meant staying in a location with public entrance and exit factors and no police safety.
As an alternative, Harry stayed at a lodge, as he had throughout earlier visits.
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Prince Harry visited his residence nation in Might to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Video games. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Pictures)
Representatives for father and son didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s requests for remark on the time.
On Might 8, Harry marked the milestone anniversary of the Invictus Video games with a service of thanksgiving held at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Charles and different senior royals attended a backyard social gathering at Buckingham Palace two miles away.
A spokesperson for Harry, 40, confirmed to Fox Information Digital that the king was too busy to fulfill along with his son.
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Seward is hopeful that the king and his youthful son will make amends sooner or later.
“I think the children will eventually bring them together, hopefully,” she stated. “Charles very much wants to see his son as any father would… and he wants to see his grandchildren. He’s only ever met them once or twice, and they’re growing up. But I just don’t think it’s going to happen because the life of a royal is so busy. The king’s life is so incredibly busy. He… has appointments every 20 minutes of the day. And so, Harry really has to fit in with him.”
“When Harry came over here, his father didn’t have time to see him, which to you and I sounds awful,” Seward defined. “But if you’ve got 20-minute appointments, you can’t just slot someone you haven’t seen for a few months into 10 minutes. It’s probably better just to be too busy.”
Earlier this yr, it was revealed that King Charles and his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton have been battling most cancers. The Princess of Wales introduced in September she had accomplished chemotherapy therapy. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Pictures)
“It is difficult,” Seward admitted. “But I don’t think it’ll last forever. I really don’t and I hope not…. You’d think that Charles’ cancer scare might have pulled the family together, and Catherine’s cancer scare might’ve pulled the family together. But if that hasn’t, I’m not quite sure what will.”
Harry and Meghan, 43, weren’t invited to Trooping the Color in June. The occasion marked the annual birthday celebration for Charles.
Folks journal reported that Prince William, his spouse Kate Middleton and their three youngsters might be spending Christmas at Sandringham. Each Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, which deal with the workplaces for the Prince and Princess of Wales, declined to touch upon the Christmas visitor checklist.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales will rejoice Christmas at Sandringham with their three younger youngsters. (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Pictures)
It’s understood that Harry’s relationship with William, 42, continues to be strained.
Charles and Harry met in February shortly after Buckingham Palace introduced his most cancers analysis. Nevertheless, communication between father and son has deteriorated, Folks journal reported.
“He gets ‘unavailable right now,’” a pal of Harry’s instructed the outlet. “His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the king’s health, but those calls go unanswered too.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven’t taken half in Christmas with the royal household since 2018, the yr they married. (Getty)
Harry has had a strained relationship along with his household since he and his spouse give up royal duties. On the time, the couple stated the insufferable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British press have been what prompted them to step again as senior royals.
The daddy of two has since detailed his rocky relationship along with his household in TV interviews, a documentary and his memoir, “Spare.”
A pal instructed Folks journal that the couple “didn’t feel they had a choice” when it got here to creating their royal exit.
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Prince Harry’s explosive memoir was revealed in January 2023. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Pictures)
“The only option was to leave – for their sanity,” the supply claimed. “I do think they thought if they got out of this bubble, there would be less focus on them.”
The insider added that the couple stepping away from royal duties shouldn’t be a consider having safety.
“Working royal or not, that is the king’s son,” stated the supply, noting that nothing “would give [Harry] more happiness than being able to rekindle his bond with his father.”
King Charles and Prince Harry’s relationship reportedly continues to be strained. (Getty Pictures)
“At the end of the day, you can’t undo bloodlines,” the insider added.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
