William and Kate 'to extend Christmas olive branch' to Harry and Meghan amid ongoing feud
23.11.2023 - 11:33
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to extend an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over the festive period this year.
While it's highly unlikely that the two royal couples will reunite in person for Christmas this year amid their ongoing bitter row, they are expected to keep one yearly tradition alive.
Each year, the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales make a point to send sweet presents over for each of their nieces and nephews, the Mirror reports.
Despite the thoughtfulness of this not being extended to the adults in recent years, it seems they are trying to keep their family bond alive for the sake of their children.
Last year, Sunday Times royal editor Roya Nikkhah claimed: "Believe it or not, the Waleses and the Sussexes are exchanging Christmas gifts this year.
"In the absence of goodwill between the couples, William and Kate will not deprive Archie and Lilibet of a present under the tree.
"And in one royal tradition that Team Sussex is still on board with, Harry and Meghan have also dispatched gifts for George, Charlotte and Louis. There will be no presents exchanged between the adults."
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Despite the rift between the former 'Fab Four', Harry had a close relationship with his niece and nephews, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, prior to his shock exit from the Firm with Meghan Markle, having lived just a few doors up from them at Kensington Palace.
The Royal Family traditionally come together to celebrate Christmas in Sandringham each year but it's been reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are yet to receive an invitation from King Charles to