The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may not receive an invitation to Royal Family gatherings, including Christmas at Sandringham, despite moving back to the UK, it has been claimed. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shocked the world this week when their plans to relocate to Britain were announced.
Harry and Meghan quit the Royal Family six years ago for a new life in America. It is understood that the couple will return to the UK later this month, making their home in a non-royal residence outside of London, and have already enrolled Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet in British schools.
Security and relocation details unresolved
Decisions about whether taxpayers will foot the bill for their security remain unanswered, as does the exact reason for their relocation, with the Sussexes yet to comment publicly.
A new report by The Telegraph claimed the Sussexes will not be “automatically included” in outings for non-working members of the Royal Family, like the annual summer holiday in Balmoral and Christmas at Sandringham. These gatherings are subject to a personal invitation from the King.
No official royal events planned
A source told the newspapers that it’s “way too early” to confirm whether the Sussex family would be included in any public family gatherings in Britain. They will not be attending any official ones.
One source said it was “way too early” to confirm when and whether the Sussexes would be included in any public family events once they were based in Britain. They will not attend official ones.
King's stance on the move
Meanwhile, The Times reported that, while the King is “naturally pleased” with the move, which will allow him to see his younger son and grandchildren more regularly “in a private and personal capacity,” his core focus remains fixed on the future of the Royal Family. The newspaper stressed that the King, who was with William when the news broke, is adamant that the “work of the institution will not change”.
It is also understood that Charles will not provide the duke and duchess with any type of accommodation and there are no plans for any taxpayer-funded armed police protection. The Sussex children are expected to start at their new schools in early September. There will be no photographs of the children when they start school, and on their birthdays, as for working royals, it is understood.
