Archie and Lilibet Anticipate British Christmas Amid Prince Harry’s Homesickness

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are gearing up for what could be a British Christmas celebration with their children, Archie and Lilibet, in California.

This comes after spending the past three festive seasons away from the UK, with Princess Lilibet yet to experience Christmas in her father's home country.

Renowned royal expert, Katie Nicholl, revealed to GBNews.com that Prince Harry is keen on introducing his children to British holiday traditions, even though the family will be marking the occasion in the United States.

Despite the geographical distance, Nicholl acknowledged that replicating the quintessential royal Christmas experience for Archie, Forf, and Lilibet may pose a challenge for the Duke of Sussex.

Nicholl empathized with Prince Harry, suggesting that there are moments when he likely feels a sense of longing for his homeland.

She emphasized the stark contrast between the festive atmosphere in California and the cherished customs of a traditional British Christmas.

However, Nicholl expressed confidence that the Sussexes will strive to incorporate familiar British practices into their holiday celebrations, noting Prince Harry's involvement in decorating the Christmas tree with Archie.

While the family aims to recreate a British Christmas ambiance in California, it is evident that certain quintessential elements of the royal holiday experience at Sandringham will be absent.

GBNews has learned that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not been extended an invitation to join the royal family for Christmas festivities in the UK this year, as confirmed by a source close to Harry and Meghan.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams weighed in on the situation, attributing the couple's exclusion from the royal Christmas gathering to King Charles's decision to relocate them from Frogmore Cottage earlier in the year.

Fitzwilliams underscored the significance of not having a permanent residence in Britain, emphasizing the strained relations that have culminated in the current impasse, making a return to the UK for Christmas highly improbable.

In light of these developments, the prospect of Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children partaking in a traditional British Christmas with the royal family seems increasingly remote.