Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly mortified after King Charles snubbed them once again by not extending an invitation to this year’s royal Christmas celebrations.
Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been included in royal family Christmas gatherings since stepping down as senior royals in 2020, reports suggest The couple was hopeful for a change this year.
According to a royal source cited by heat magazineHarry and Meghan did not expect to join the festivities in person, but felt that an invitation would have marked a step towards reconciliation. The source explained: “Ultimately, Harry and Meghan were never going to spend Christmas in England, but it would have been nice if they asked me.”
The Royal Family’s continued lack of communication has reportedly taken its toll on Meghan, who is said to be frustrated by the lack of warmth or effort to bridge the ongoing rift. The source revealed“The deafening silence they continue to receive from across the pond is really stressing Meghan out and she doesn’t know how to handle it.”
Despite years of estrangement, the source shared that Meghan believed time would have softened the family’s stance, particularly that of King Charles, and opened the door to reconciliation. The couple reportedly hoped that senior royals would signal a greater willingness to fix things.
“At this point, she was hoping that older family members would have shown more warmth toward her and Harry, or would be on the receiving end of some attempts at reconciliation,” the source added.
The snub reportedly left Meghan analyzing the dynamics of the ongoing feud and questioning which royal could be preventing the family from repairing their fractured relationships.
The source further shared, “For Meghan, it’s important to get over the coldness and try to be bigger people. It’s too one-sided an effort for your taste.”
The lack of a Christmas invitation appears to highlight the persistent divide between Harry and Meghan and the rest of the Royal Family. For Meghan, the silence across the pond has become increasingly difficult to navigate, despite her apparent desire to take the high road.
While the Sussexes are staying away from royal Christmas celebrations, this latest snub underlines unresolved tensions and the long road ahead for any potential reconciliation.