‘They want people comparing the two’: Harry and Meghan accused of staging Christmas ‘pity party’ to upstage King Charles
‘They want people comparing the two’: Harry and Meghan accused of staging Christmas ‘pity party’ to upstage King Charles
Morning Honey Staff Mon, November 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM UTC
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly planned Christmas in Britain. By: MEGA
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to have sparked tensions again.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly hope to create an alternative version of royal Christmas. One insider claims the couple has a bigger motive behind their holiday plans, which could put King Charles in an uncomfortable position.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to create an alternative royal Christmas
Per Rob Shuter‘s report, Harry and Markle plan to spend their first Christmas in Britain in eight years.
However, his insider said that they hope to present a more relaxed and accessible version of royal life, and their celebration could include locally sourced food, community carol singing, quality time with their family, and pub visits.
The source also claimed that the contrast with the royal family’s traditional Christmas at Sandringham is deliberate.
“They want to show that royalty doesn’t need a palace, a grand ballroom or an extravagant banquet. They want to be seen as modern, accessible and connected to everyday people. This is the direction they’re taking,” Shuter’s informant said.
“The King can have his palaces, gold and traditions. Harry and Meghan can offer something completely different. They want people comparing the two,” the person added.
Harry and Meghan make early Christmas plans with Doria Ragland
Moreover, the insider alleged that Harry and Markle could use their lack of invitation to gain sympathy. “They can turn not being invited into a pity party,” the source claimed.
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Harry and Meghan were considering a Christmas trip to Britain with Doria Ragland. According to Emily Nash and online royal correspondent Eleanor Dye, the couple has started early preparations for a U.K. holiday.
But their plans are reportedly unconfirmed and depend on Ragland’s decision. Plus, the two do not expect an invitation to spend Christmas with the royal family.
Harry and Markle last celebrated Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham in 2018, where she attended the gathering as the prince’s fiancée.
The couple later spent Christmas in Canada in 2019 before heading to Montecito for the holidays the following year.
Meanwhile, Meghan has already turned her attention to the festive season through her As Ever lifestyle brand because the latest addition is a holiday collection. One item from the launch is a special advent calendar inspired by the family’s Montecito home.
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