London, UK – Just before the holiday season, King Charles III has reportedly given his youngest son, Prince Harry, and daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, the cold shoulder. Although the Sussexes will stay in England over Christmas, they are not welcome at the royal celebrations.
Originally, Sussexes had planned to spend the holidays at their former home in California and sit by the Christmas tree with their children, Archie and Lilibet, as well as Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland.
But because their two youngsters seem to be completely at ease in their new home, Harry and Meghan have promptly changed their plans.
As the Daily Mail reports, the couple now intends to stay in the British Cotswolds over the festive period rather than flying to sunny California.
Meghan's mom is said to be traveling from the US in order to spend the holidays with her daughter and grandchildren.
Much less harmonious, however, are the prospects concerning Harry's side of the family.
While King Charles and Queen Camilla will celebrate at Sandringham with Prince William, Princess Kate, and the rest of the royal family, the Sussexes are not invited to the festivities.
Harry and Meghan not invited to royal Christmas celebrations for "obvious reasons"
The decision is not expected to come as a big surprise.
"Harry is relaxed about it, he knows he is not invited,” a friend of the prince told the newspaper.
Accordingly, he will probably wish his father, his brother and the rest of the royals a happy holiday by phone or video.
The palace did not issue an official statement on the Christmas gathering, but an insider hinted that there are "obvious reasons why" Harry would not be included, adding, "Some people have strong feelings."
This likely alludes to the strained relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William. Despite the Sussexes' move back to Britain, the brothers remain in an ice age.