Meghan Markle Reportedly Eager to Leave Britain as Harry and Their Children Plan US Holiday Return Amid Royal Christmas Snub

Meghan Markle is reportedly looking forward to returning to California with Prince Harry and their two children, just months after the Sussex family relocated to Britain.

The Duchess of Sussex is said to be missing her mother, Doria Ragland, and her friends in the United States, with plans taking shape for a family trip ahead of Thanksgiving.

The reported decision comes amid claims that Harry and Meghan do not expect an invitation to spend Christmas with King Charles and the Royal Family at Sandringham.

Sources close to the couple suggest that their holiday arrangements will revolve around Doria rather than a potential royal reunion.

Meghan Reportedly Missing California After UK Move

Harry and Meghan returned to Britain in August after spending six years building a life in the United States following their departure from senior royal duties in 2020.

The couple reportedly settled in the Cotswolds with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

However, Meghan is said to be missing aspects of her former life in California, particularly her mother, who lives in the Los Angeles area.

A source told People that the Duchess was already making arrangements to reconnect with friends.

“She does miss home – and her mum,” the insider said.

“They’re planning to come back for the holidays. Meghan’s looking forward to seeing her friends and making plans with them already.”

The family is expected to travel to the US ahead of Thanksgiving on November 26, although the exact departure date has not been confirmed.

Doria Ragland Could Decide Where the Sussexes Spend Christmas

Meghan’s close relationship with Doria is reportedly central to the family’s holiday plans.

According to a friend quoted by The Sunday Times, Harry and Meghan are prepared to organise their celebrations around Doria’s preferences.

“For Thanksgiving and Christmas, they will do whatever Doria wants to do,” the source claimed.

“They would love her to come over to the U.K. and spend it with them here, but they will be wherever she wants to be.”

The comments suggest that the Sussexes have not ruled out celebrating in Britain, provided Doria wishes to travel there.

However, a return to California appears to be the more likely option, particularly as Meghan reportedly wants to spend time with friends and family.

Archie and Lilibet are also expected to accompany their parents, making the trip a family holiday rather than a brief visit by the couple.

Harry and Meghan Reportedly Expect No Sandringham Invitation

The family’s plans have attracted attention following speculation about whether Harry, Meghan and their children might spend Christmas with the Royal Family.

Sandringham has traditionally hosted the monarch’s Christmas celebrations, bringing together senior members of the family for private gatherings and public appearances.

But a friend of the Sussexes dismissed the possibility of Harry and Meghan joining the festivities this year.

“They won’t be having Christmas with the Royal Family,” the source told The Sunday Times.

The insider suggested that the couple were not expecting an invitation and had no intention of waiting for one.

“How could that even work? They know it would be too awkward and too difficult.”

The source added: “They also know they’re not going to be invited, and they’re not waiting for an invitation.”

These claims have not been publicly confirmed by Buckingham Palace or the Sussexes.

Nevertheless, they suggest that a family reunion at Sandringham is not part of Harry and Meghan’s current holiday expectations.

A Long Gap Since Their Last Royal Christmas

Harry and Meghan last celebrated Christmas at Sandringham in 2018, before the tensions surrounding their departure from royal duties became public.

They subsequently stepped back as senior working royals in 2020 and established a financially independent life in North America.

Their relationship with the wider Royal Family has remained under scrutiny, particularly following public discussions of their experiences within the monarchy.

Although the couple’s reported return to Britain raised questions about possible changes in their family relationships, there has been no confirmed announcement of a Christmas reconciliation.

The latest comments from sources close to the Sussexes indicate that their immediate focus is on spending the holidays with Meghan’s side of the family.

A California Christmas Appears Increasingly Likely

While the Sussexes’ final holiday itinerary has not been officially announced, the reported plans point toward a return to the United States next month.

Meghan is said to be particularly eager to reconnect with Doria and her California friends, while Harry and the children are expected to join her.

The family’s willingness to follow Doria’s preferences leaves some flexibility over where they ultimately celebrate Christmas.

But with sources dismissing the prospect of a Sandringham invitation, a traditional royal gathering appears unlikely.

For Harry and Meghan, the coming holiday season could mark another Christmas spent away from the Royal Family. And despite their recent move back to Britain, Meghan’s reported longing for California suggests that the family’s strongest holiday pull may be across the Atlantic, where her mother and longtime friends are waiting.