The possibility of Prince Harry joining the Royal Family for Christmas in 2024 has become a topic of growing concern, with experts weighing in on the potential impact his presence could have on the festive celebrations. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not spent the holidays with the British royals since stepping back from their royal duties in 2020, but the idea of a reunion has resurfaced amid recent discussions.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has voiced his apprehension about the prospect, describing the idea of Harry and Meghan Markle attending Christmas festivities at a royal estate as “rather terrifying.” In an interview with Express UK, Fitzwilliams emphasized the challenges their presence could bring to the Royal Family, saying, “Not everyone is lucky enough to relax during the festive season, and if the Sussexes were there, no one could.”
Since their departure from the UK in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan moved to Canada before relocating to Los Angeles, where they stayed at Tyler Perry’s residence. They eventually settled in Montecito, California, where they now live with their children. Their absence from royal Christmas gatherings has become a notable aspect of the family’s traditions, but recent speculation has suggested that their return to the UK for the holidays might be on the horizon.
This renewed conversation is fueled, in part, by Prince Harry’s recent silence regarding royal matters. His decision to avoid commenting on family affairs has led some to wonder if the Duke of Sussex is open to mending ties and possibly rejoining the Royal Family for significant occasions like Christmas.
However, the potential for such a reunion raises questions about the atmosphere it would create. Many royal watchers are concerned that it could cause tension or disrupt the tranquility typically associated with the royal Christmas celebrations. With the Royal Family already navigating their own internal dynamics, the addition of the Sussexes could complicate what is meant to be a peaceful holiday gathering.
As the 2024 holiday season approaches, all eyes will be on whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be invited back to spend Christmas with the Royal Family. While speculation continues, the impact of their presence—or absence—on the royal festivities remains uncertain, leaving the future of royal traditions in a state of suspense.
