Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly disagree about where to spend Christmas this year. Their different holiday plans have sparked more questions about their life in the UK. According to a source who spoke to In Touch, Harry wants to spend Christmas in Britain for the first time since 2018. However, Meghan reportedly wants to return to California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have different ideas of what their Christmas plans should be, per source
Harry and Meghan reportedly have different ideas about how to spend the festive season following their move to England in August. While Harry hopes to remain in his homeland for Christmas, the source claims Meghan would rather return to the United States and spend the holiday with her mother, Doria Ragland. “Meghan’s heart is back in California,” the source told In Touch. “She wants to spend the holiday there with her mom.”
Meghan has reportedly missed her mother since returning to the UK. The source also pointed to a recent launch from her lifestyle brand, As Ever, as a possible sign that she still feels attached to her former life in Montecito, California. The brand’s 2026 holiday collection includes an advent calendar inspired by the Sussexes’ California home. However, the product alone does not prove how Meghan feels about living in Britain.
The insider claimed that Meghan has little interest in spending Christmas in the UK. She is also reportedly waiting to see if the royal family will invite them to celebrate Christmas together. “Meghan can’t think of anything worse than hanging around the U.K., hoping the royals might squeeze them in somewhere over Christmas,” the source said. “She doesn’t want to spend the holidays making uncomfortable small talk.”
Harry reportedly has a different vision for Christmas and wants to spend the holiday in the country where he grew up. According to the source, the prince hopes to reconnect with relatives on his late mother Princess Diana’s side of the family. “Harry hates the idea of leaving England over Christmas,” the insider said, describing the festive season as “one of his favorite times of the year.”
