Royal expert says William and Kate may be relieved by Sussexes’ Christmas plans

A royal commentator has suggested that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, may be relieved if Prince Harry and Meghan spend Christmas in California rather than joining the royal family in Britain.

A royal commentator has suggested that Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, may be relieved if Prince Harry and Meghan spend Christmas in California rather than joining the royal family in Britain.

Grant Harrold, a former royal aide, said he did not expect relations between the royal brothers to improve in the near future.

Speaking on behalf of betting company OLBG, Harrold said Harry and Meghan spending Christmas in the United States with Meghan’s family could also ease pressure on King Charles III.

“It’s very different to being poker-faced in public; it is awkward with family,” Harrold said. “It would have been such a difficult time.”

The People magazine previously reported that Harry and Meghan were likely to spend Christmas in California. The couple’s plans have not been confirmed in the material provided for this story.

The royal family traditionally gathers at King Charles III’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk, eastern England, for Christmas.

The Sunday Times also reported that Harry and Meghan understood the difficulties surrounding a possible family gathering. The newspaper quoted a source as saying: “They also know they’re not going to be invited, and they’re not waiting for an invitation.”