Inside Harry and Meghan's Christmas in California from 'magnificent' tree to new rituals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle keep their life as private as they can since stepping down as working Royals in 2020 and fleeing the UK for a quieter life over in the US to bring up their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given us a sneak peek into their sprawling garden at their home in Montecito, California.The couple, who moved to the US in 2020, live in a stunning £23.6 million ($30 million) mansion with famous neighbours like Ellen DeGeneres, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry.Their garden is a dream for their little ones, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, with a never-ending lawn seen in their Netflix docu-series. We also got to see a cute moment of Harry playing with Archie on his shoulders, alongside Meghan's mum Doria Ragland and their dog Pula, reports Mirror Online.

Zara and Mike Tindall have proven to be popular during their current trip to Australia, and it seems the couple's likeability is only increasing. Zara, 42, and ex-rugby ace Mike, 45, have been married since 2011 and have established themselves as one of the Royal Family's best couples, as they are "honest, funny and candid", claims Royal commentator Robert Jobson.

Prince Harry is being inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation. The Duke of Sussex, along with fellow inductees Fred George, Marc Parent and Steve Hinton, will be honored at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards on Jan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "have fallen" in Hollywood and are at risk of being seen as "expendable", royal experts have claimed.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly ready to leave their Montecito mansion after reports from neighbours that they're 'never in'.

The Royal Family welcomed back Sarah Ferguson to one of their most significant occasions, suggesting that "all is not lost" with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid the rift, a royal expert said. On Christmas Day 2023, the Duchess of York joined her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie along with other members of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's hopes of redeeming their relationship with the Royal Family in 2024 have already been destroyed after the couple failed to "show unity" once again at Christmas time according to a royal author.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans for redemption in 2024 have been ruined, according to one royal author, after they decided to spend Christmas in California, rather than with the other Royals at Sandringham. It comes after a rather mixed year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with Prince Harry's memoir Spare becoming the fastest selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began.

Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster is set to marry gourmet food company boss, Olivia Henson this summer.The wedding will be held at Chester Cathedral and attended by much of the British aristocracy. King Charles, who's the groom's godfather, along with Queen Camilla, are set to attend. Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are also expected to make an appearance.

can’t come to the phone right now — because he moved across the pond.British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new Christmas video has royal fans raising their eyebrows.The 43-year-old politician’s holiday clip has viewers questioning if he was mocking the Duke of Sussex, 39. Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, moved away from the United Kingdom in 2020 after taking a step back as senior members of the royal family.In the holiday video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sunak joked that he was alone at his 10 Downing Street residence — and quipped that he was going to enjoy the peace and quiet.He then began cuddling his cat Larry, knocking soda cans over the floor, watching the 2003 comedy “Elf” and roasting marshmallows before his phone rang. “Uh, No.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's hopes of a Christmas reunion in the UK have been dashed due to fresh drama. Fans were hoping that 2023 might be the year the couple would patch things up with the rest of the Royal Family and spend Christmas at Sandringham. In recent months, there have been whispers from sources close to Harry and Meghan suggesting they were keen on spending the festive season with their extended family in Britain.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed another Christmas at Sandringham after fans hoped 2023 could be the year the pair make amends with the rest of the Firm.

King Charles III gave his second Christmas speech to the nation, but there was no mention of his youngest son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. The speech, aired on BBC One, showcased Buckingham Palace and highlighted the charity work done by Prince William, The Princess of Wales, and their children in 2023.

Despite being settled and happy in Montecito, California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reported to be thinking about a move to LA. The couple have suffered a number of setbacks this year after ending their Spotify contract early and being branded "biggest losers" of the year by The Hollywood Reporter. Omid Scobie's biography Endgame has also said to have caused a backlash for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

While they observe many of the festive traditions that a popular all over the UK, the Royal Family's Christmas is also unique and unexpected in many ways. One of the most well-known royal Christmas traditions is the fact that members of the family buy each other joke gifts, rather than serious ones, with previous presents including a singing hamster, a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' and even a leather toilet seat. Among these hilarious gifts was one Prince Harry decided to give to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Far from the world of royal banquets and formal regal traditions, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex prefer a more low-key Christmas these days. Since moving to balmy Montecito in California in March 2020, Harry, Meghan and their two children Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, have opted for relaxed festive celebrations on their luxury five-acre estate. “We’re probably talking barbecues and walks on the beach for the Sussexes rather than obligatory black-tie dinners and pheasant shoots at Sandringham,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

With Christmas only days away, the Royal Family will be making their final preparations to head off to Sandringham to enjoy the festive season together. Despite an invitation having reportedly been extended, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex look set to remain in California with their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. While this does not come as a surprise after a turbulent year of veiled attacks in the form of books, documentaries and interviews, it is likely the couple will enjoy an intimate festive season.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "might not be included" in King Charles III's Christmas tradition, according to reports. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to the States, have rarely returned to the UK since, and have been absent from every single Christmas at Sandringham since 2018.

The Royal Family will be gathering in Sandringham to celebrate Christmas together, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be joining in on the fun.