Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Will Not Be Spending X-Mas With Royal Family

It’s not going to be a royal Christmas for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, given that it’s been announced they’re skipping out of family festivities.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking forward to extended family time towards the end of this month,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement yesterday.

“Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, Their Royal Highnesses will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland. This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family, and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen.”

Representatives didn’t specify where the family is spending the holiday, but a source told People magazine they will not be in Los Angeles with Meghan’s mom as many had speculated.

Perhaps Harry and Meghan are thinking of a South African Christmas? They seem to love the country so it could be a fabulous way to bring in the new year!