Despite the ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan continue to prioritize their children’s happiness during the holiday season, while King Charles’s thoughtful gifts offer a reminder of his deep affection for his grandchildren.
The couple turned down an invitation to spend the holiday at Althorp House with Harry’s uncle, Charles, Earl Spencer, preferring instead to create their own traditions at home.
King Charles spends Christmas at Sandringham Estate
While the Sussexes opted for a quiet Christmas, King Charles and Queen Camilla continued royal traditions, participating in the Christmas morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk, joined by other royal family members, including Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children.
While King Charles’s gifts reflect his personal style, the holiday season itself seems to carry a touch of sadness for the monarch.
Royal family’s traditional gift-giving
In a recent conversation with Fabulous, Harrold, who served the Royal Family for years, explained that the King’s gifts would likely be aligned with his own traditional tastes.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who chose to remain in California with their children, did not join the royal family for Christmas.
Harrold suggested that the King likely wished for the entire family to be together, acknowledging the emotional strain of family separations during the festive period.
