Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Christmas reunion in UK 'ruined' amid fresh drama

Before the release of bombshell book End Game, it was hooped by royal fans that t the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would able to make amends with the Royal family in time for Christmas

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed another Christmas at Sandringham after fans hoped 2023 could be the year the pair make amends with the rest of the Firm.

Over the past few months there have been various reports quoting sources close to the couple who claimed that they were open to enjoying Christmas with their extended family in Britain, reports the Mirror.

Unfortunately, the release of Omid Scobie's second book, Endgame, caused more friction between the Royals and Harry and Meghan.

Despite the couple not writing the book, nor officially endorsing it, its author has been previously seen as an ally and "mouthpiece" of the pair.

Royal expert Gareth Russell told GB News that their brand has been "damaged" by the book, and being labelled as "the biggest losers" by The Hollywood Reporter also didn't help.

He explained: "Endgame came at quite a bad time for them. I think it would have been in their better interests to shift away from the narrative. Because the only time you really see them prominently in the headlines is when they are they have directly or indirectly attacked the Royal Family.

"It's clear it's not working in terms of generating public sympathy. But there was a great deal of public sympathy for them and an enormous amount of public interest. And that isn't quite there."

On Christmas Day, the King and Queen Camilla were snapped heading to a traditional Christmas Eve service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the royal estate in Norfolk.

The King offered fans a wave whilst he strode to the church, accompanied by his wife, as well as sister Queen Anne, Sir Timothy Laurence and trusted equerry Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Thompson. Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children were also there, along with Zara and Mike Tindall and their children.

Across the world, Prince Harry, 39, Meghan Markle, 42, and their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are celebrating at their home in California, where they have spent Christmas for the past three years.

It's been five years since Harry and Meghan last spent the festive season in the UK.

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Relationship expert and co-founder of So Syncd Louella Alderson has shared what she believes the Duke and Duchess will get up to instead, this Christmas, exclusively telling us that those around the couple will ensure they have a "special holiday season," but it's no doubt that Harry will feel "lonely" spending another festive period away from the UK.

"It's possible that Harry may feel a sense of loneliness during the holiday season, especially if he is house-hunting in the UK and has a desire to spend Christmas in the UK this year," she said. "Being homesick and missing British traditions and celebrations could make the holiday periods more difficult for him.

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