They were home for the holidays. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a quiet Christmas in California with children Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3 — despite reports they were invited to spend the festive season with relatives in the UK.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly spent Christmas at their California home, absent from royal celebrations at Sandringham.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were happy to see King Charles and Princess Kate attending Sandringham following a turbulent year, according to a royal expert. A former BBC royal correspondent suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle,

The last time Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the royal family was in 2018, making this the sixth consecutive year they have been absent from the Norfolk celebrations.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate Christmas in California, embracing new traditions with their children.

A new Christmas card of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle features their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are feeling merry! The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their 2024 Christmas card on Monday as they gear up to celebrate the holiday at their Montecito, Calif., home.

Meghan Markle, who is believed to have spent Christmas with Prince Harry and their children in California, said she "loves" the holidays.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to spend Christmas in California with their children and Meghan’s mother, despite being invited to join Prince Harry’s uncle in the UK.