Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly will not spend Christmas in the UK, just months after returning to England following six years in Montecito, California. A friend of the couple told The Times that the pair will spend the holidays in America, taking time to see Meghan's mum, Doria Ragland.
Holiday plans with Doria Ragland
The source said: "For Thanksgiving and Christmas, they will do whatever Doria wants to do. They would love her to come over to the UK and spend it with them here, but they will be wherever she wants to be."
The friend added: "They won't be having Christmas with the Royal Family. How could that even work? They know it would be too awkward and too difficult. They also know they're not going to be invited, and they're not waiting for an invitation."
Life in the Cotswolds and US visits
Meghan appears to have settled for a half-in, half-out life in the Cotswolds, similar to the Sussexes' relationship with royal work. While enjoying cosy country pub visits with the Hollywood elite, she keeps jetting back to the US and has not made any public appearances in Britain as yet. Harry has been spotted out and about in front of the cameras several times, but neither will conduct official royal engagements after stepping back from the institution.
Meghan's festive season is expected to be spent with famous friends, including Mindy Kaling, who appeared on her Netflix show With Love, Meghan. She has also had lunch with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, and has been spending time with Malala Yousafzai since flying back.
Potential projects and festive merchandise
The article suggests Meghan might pitch a new Christmas special of her TV show to Netflix, drawing in A-list names. It also notes she has already announced her £112 advent calendar, and speculates she could launch a Christmas stocking or more festive candles before the January sales.
Meghan's Christmas is expected to be Hollywood-esque, with more Instagram posts teasing the faces of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, without showing them or allowing official portraits.
