The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly will not join the rest of the royal family for Christmas at Sandringham next month, according to an opinion piece by Express reporter Adam Toms. The article says the couple has shown disdain for the royal family throughout the year, with no indication of remorse.
Alleged Campaign Against the King
The piece identifies the Sussexes' main misdemeanour as a campaign to undermine the King at every turn by insisting they are "public figures" instead of private citizens. The monarch reminded them of their true status, established at the so-called Sandringham Summit with the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2020.
However, the Sussexes have resisted this, issuing a reactive statement and going about quasi-royal visits. They clearly want to act like working royals, even though they are not, and perhaps even want back into the royal fold. The article notes they were once part of the "Fab Four," but at least an ounce of contrition would be required, which does not seem forthcoming.
Festive Plans and Reported Tensions
Apparently, the couple will spend the festive period at their home in the UK, believed to be somewhere in the Cotswolds. They were reputedly supposed to be travelling back to the United States to spend time with Meghan's mum, Doria Ragland, in California, but this looks to have fallen through, although she may still come to Britain instead, as being with her was "always the plan," according to Hello! reports.
Harry and Meghan will not be in Norfolk, as they would find it "too awkward and too difficult," a source previously told The Times. The article suggests they would be the ultimate ghosts at the feast, ruining the vibe, and quotes Macbeth telling Banquo's phantom: "Avaunt, and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee. Thy bones are marrowless; thy blood is cold; Thou hast no speculation in those eyes Which thou dost glare with."
Future Prospects Under King William
The piece imagines a church sermon on forgiveness, with the congregation's heads turning awkwardly towards the renegade duke and duchess. It states it would at present simply not work, and when William becomes king, going by his current stance towards his brother, they would have even less hope of being invited.
Because of the callousness and disrespect shown towards their own relatives and the crown as an institution, they have only brought this upon themselves. The article concludes by hoping they are satisfied with a more low-key time with their immediate family.
