Prince Harry's 'friend' exposes duke's true feelings about Christmas snub

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A friend of Prince Harry has revealed the Duke of Sussex's reaction to being snubbed from the Royal Family's Christmas plans, even after his UK return.

A friend of Prince Harry has revealed the Duke's reaction to being left out of the Royal Family's Christmas plans, according to reports. The royals always spend the day at Sandringham, attending church before enjoying the rest of the day together. Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved back to the UK in late August, many have speculated about their Christmas plans and whether they will reunite with the Royal Family for the big day. It would have meant Harry and William reuniting after years of estrangement, during which their relationship had grown rather frosty.

However, it has been claimed that the Sussexes and the Royal Family are keeping their Christmas plans separate. It is understood that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will reportedly remain in the UK for Christmas but will not be joining King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham.

They are expected to have planned their own private celebrations with Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Initial reports suggested that the couple might return to California to spend the festive season with Meghan's mother.

Despite not being far from Sandringham, it is understood that Harry and Meghan will not join the Royal Family for any part of Christmas Day, including the church service. One of Harry's friends told the Daily Mail about the Duke's reaction to this development.

The source said that Harry is "relaxed" about it as he "knows he's not invited". They said: "Harry is really comfortable that he is not required to be in Sandringham."

"He’s comfortable that he can spend time with his family," they added. "They are all so busy. I would expect him to see his father before Christmas on a private basis. He’s really comfortable with that – he’s had his hands full. He came back in the third week of August, and his diary has been very full from that point."

Sources suggest that Harry and Meghan have not met with the King face-to-face since their return to the UK.

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