The royal family is banned from celebrating Halloween due to this strict rule

Christmas is a magical time of year for so many of us – and the royals certainly share a love of the season of togetherness and making merry. In this special Christmas issue, we delve into all aspects of the royal yuletide – from the secrets of their epic feasts to their often bizarre gifts to one another.

Royal insiders have claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would not reject an invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham, but that they are yet to receive one.Traditionally, members of the royal family gather at Sandringham House in Norfolk for Christmas, but since relocating to America, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not attended a Royal Christmas since 2018.This is despite the couple having received invitations for the majority of those since, with the exception of those which took place during Covid lockdowns. And while the relationship between Harry and his family remains rather strained, he is reportedly back on speaking terms with his father King Charles, who is said to be hopeful of building a relationship with his grandchildren.

Meghan Markle might be feeling a sense of relief as it seems she won't be spending Christmas with the Royal Family due to an ongoing family rift. Rumours are swirling that Meghan, 42, and Prince Harry, 39, will be celebrating the festive season in the US instead of returning to the UK.

Meghan Markle may be feeling 'relieved' about spending Christmas with Prince Harry in America amid the royal rift.

Freddy Knatchbull became one of the newest cast members to join Made in Chelsea this year and has already caught the attention of viewers with his model looks and Royal Family connection. The 19 year old became SW3's most eligible bachelor after he joined MIC thanks to current co-star Joel Mignott, who is famously dating Robbie Mullett.

Meghan Markle and the Royal Family may never see eye-to-eye. However, the Duchess of Sussex seemingly isn’t bothered by the rift between her and the royals. Instead, she’s reportedly ready to move past the drama entirely.In Royal report Omid Scobie’s new book, “Endgame,” sources tell the author that Meghan Markle is completely over the Royal Family drama.

The highly anticipated final series of The Crown has been released, showing the relationship between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, but what do the Royal Family think of the Netflix show? Part one of season six of The Crown launched on the streaming platform in the UK on Thursday 16 November with four episodes available to watch.The second part of six episodes will be released next month on 14 December.The royal drama has been captivating royal fans since it launched back in November 2016, it has welcomed some big-name actors portraying the likes of The Queen and Princess Diana and has won a bundle of awards. But it hasn't come without its criticism, including among members of the Royal Family themselves, despite a disclaimer being put out that it is fictionalised. Let's take a look at what the Royal Family have said about The Crown over the years...

Tyler Perry is speaking out about his friendship with Meghan Markle. The filmmaker recently sat down with Kelly Ripa for her podcast "Let’s Talk Off Camera." The talk show host, who brought up the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their conversation, noted that the "Madea" star "basically rescued" the couple when they arrived in California. Prince Harry and Markle stepped back as senior royals in 2020.

“arch-nemesis” and claimed the Duke of Cambridge, 41, physically attacked him over an argument about Meghan Markle.Omid Scobie, who is set to drop his new book “Endgame” on Nov. 26, told People that Harry’s memoir was his “last attempt at telling his family how he’s felt for years.”“Clearly there’s never been an open enough forum to have these conversations or share these feelings,” he shared.

picked up the phone to call his father to wish him a happy birthday.And it seems as though Harry hopes the phone call serves as a stepping stone for the pair’s long-overdue reconciliation.“Harry always enjoyed large family Christmases. It’s a shame that his children will miss out on the fun,” a source told OK! magazine.“He used to say that nobody could celebrate Christmas like the Windsors.

the BBC.Charles will be spending his birthday busy with several work engagements, but at some point in the afternoon, Montecito will be calling his phone.Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are famously not attending the King’s birthday celebrations later today — and have said there’s been “no contact” “no contact” from the royals about the fête.Charles’s birthday will be marked by gun salutes across the capital, while the King himself will be busy launching the Coronation Food Project with his wife, Queen Camilla.The monarch and his wife will be visiting food banks in and around London, before hosting a Buckingham Palace reception for healthcare workers later in the day.On Monday, His Majesty kicked off his birthday festivities by joining other 75-year-olds in a tea dance organized by The Prince’s Trust at Highgrove House, one of the monarch’s official royal residences.Later on Tuesday evening, the King’s close family and friends – including Prince William, 41, Kate Middleton, 41, and Queen Camilla, 76 – will gather to mark his special day.The Sussexes reportedly didn’t make it on to the guest list for the King’s 75th birthday gathering at Clarence House.It comes after royal expert and commentator Richard Fitzwilliams claimed that Harry simply “doesn’t care” about not being invited to his dad’s birthday bash.And it seems as there’s no love lost between the two, as royal commentator Neal Sean said that Charles is “relieved” that the Sussexes are not in London to ring in his 75th birthday.“Let’s be very clear, most senior members of the British monarchy are more than relieved by the news that the two former royals known as Harry and Meghan are simply not going to be returning for the birthday celebrations of his Majesty,

As King Charles celebrates his landmark 75th birthday today (November 14), he is marking the day just as you may expect by staying dedicated to his duties with official engagements. While there will surely be a moment in the days to come to relax and take stock with his family, there will be one noticeable absence. Even though Prince Harry remains in the US with Meghan Markle and their two children, it has been reported that he is expected to reach out to his father to send his best wishes on his birthday.

Prince Harry faced another supposed snub from his family for the second time in a week.

Princess Eugenie finds herself at a crossroads as the Royal Family bands together in the face of the ongoing Duke and Duchess of Sussex controversy. Following advice from King Charles and his advisors, essential family members, collectively known as the "Top Ten," have been urged to present a united front, emphasising the monarchy's solidarity and resilience against the challenges posed by the Sussex situation.

the Daily Mail.All eyes were on Charles as he journeyed from Buckingham Palace to Parliament for his first address to the UK government as monarch.But the spotlight didn’t stay on Charles for long, as 5,459 miles away in California the Sussexes spoke out about his upcoming 75th birthday party, saying there’s been “no contact” from the royals about the fete.“When he opened Parliament [Tuesday], King Charles paid tribute to the late queen. It was a historic occasion, the first time a king had opened Parliament since 1950.

For generations, royal children were educated at home in castles and palaces by private tutors and governesses. However, this all changed in 1958 when young King Charles was enrolled at Cheam Preparatory School in Hampshire and became the first heir to the British throne to attend school with other pupils.

banned from celebrating Halloween as former Queen Victoria instituted a rule that members should “uphold total class and sophistication” at all times.However, the duo play by their own rules and enjoy their American life far away from the royals in their Montecito, Calif. mansion.So, let’s take a look back at their Halloween history. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrated their first Halloween together by attending an apocalypse-themed party in Toronto, alongside Princess Eugenie and her husband, James Brooksbank.

Jessica Mulroney seems to have crossed paths with the royal family apart from her former famous pal.The fashion stylist, 43, shared a throwback photo recently of her mother-in-law, Mila Mulroney, posing alongside the then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana in the 1990s.Jessica is married to Ben Mulroney, who is the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.The PM hosted the former Prince and Princess of Wales back in the day in the maple country’s capital Ottawa. Brian and Mila also welcomed the late Queen Elizabeth II at a 1987 dinner in Vancouver, with Ben, 47, in attendance as a young child.

Halloween is a big deal in the UK, and even the Royal Family are fans. But unlike us regular folk, there's a strict rule that stops them from celebrating this spooky holiday in public. Prince William and Kate Middleton, along with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, do celebrate Halloween, but they do it privately at home.

Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank are reportedly planning a return to the UK following her revitalised role within the Royal Family. It comes after Eugenie "felt she had to get away" after feeling "abandoned" by the Royal Family due to the negative press surrounding her parents.