Harry and Meghan to Spend Christmas Without Royal Family

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be spending Christmas with the Royal Family this year.

This is due to the Prince reportedly declining an invitation from King Charles, given their strained relationship.

The Duke of Sussex decided not to travel back to the UK for the first Christmas after the passing of Queen Elizabeth I, following criticism surrounding his upcoming biography, Spare.

According to sources close to the couple, they may turn down an invitation to spend the holidays with Harry's family.

Relationships between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the Royal Family are at rock bottom.

The claims coincide with today's announcement that King Charles will take over as the ceremonial leader of the Royal Marine, replacing Prince Harry.

The Mail reported that Harry was informed of his father's plan to take up the post himself before it was made public, indicating how sensitive the subject is.

After the Duke of Edinburgh decided to leave public life in 2017, the Prince was named Captain General by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

Today's developments come a day after further information regarding Prince Harry's nuclear memoir was made public.

The book, titled Spare, is billed as one of raw, unflinching honesty and is a loaded allusion to his status as the younger brother of the heir to the throne.

Family members were not notified of the title before yesterday's announcement, and the Spanish language version, which has the subtitle “in the shadow,” is even more caustic.

It was thought that after the Queen's passing, ties might warm up a bit, but insiders informed the Mirror that the couple has no plans to visit the UK for Christmas.

The title of the memoir allegedly caught the other members of the Royal Family off guard.

Another insider informed the Mirror that any attempts at reconciliation between the Sussexes and the Royals could be at an end as a result of the book.

The book will not be available until January 10, despite an initial release date of late 2022, that was set to capitalize on the lucrative Christmas market.

This is reportedly because the Duke requested last-minute changes, and as a mark of respect, following the death of his wife, Queen Elizabeth, last night, a King representative declined to respond to questions about the book.

The Royal household has reportedly already been informed that the 416-page book is critical of everyone and everything, and they are dreading it.

Harry might be upset at the decision to bar him from donning a military uniform at the Queen's funeral.

Prince Harry will wear a mourning suit during festivities, honoring his grandmother.

The Duke of Sussex's spokesman said that his decade of military duty is not dictated by the uniform he wears.

Only working royals are allowed to wear uniforms during five ceremonial events, which Harry and his uncle Andrew are not.

After he and Meghan settled down in America, Harry's military titles were removed, including the Captain General position, which is now held by King Charles.

The Queen's husband had held the position with great honor for almost 64 years, and his grandson was thrilled to have the chance to carry on the family tradition.

Harry had wanted to continue serving in the military, as well as his other honorary positions, after making the contentious decision to resign from his royal duties and go to the US in 2019, but he was removed from the position after his grandmother made it clear that it would be impossible for him and Meghan to pursue commercial careers while performing royal duties.

Following conversations with the Duke, the Queen confirmed in writing that in stepping away from the work of the Royal Family, it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service.

According to a statement from Buckingham Palace in February 2021, the Duke and Duchess' honorary military postings and royal patronages will thus be returned to Her Majesty, before being divided up among the working members of the Royal Family.

It's heartbreaking to think that this book might put a stop to any relationship that Harry wishes to have with his family.

In conclusion, it seems that Harry and Meghan will be spending Christmas without the Royal Family this year.

The strained relationships between the couple and the rest of the Royal Family have been exacerbated by the upcoming release of Prince Harry's memoir, Spare.

While the book has yet to be released, its title and contents have already caused a stir within the Royal Household.