Harry and Meghan, however, were already planning to spend the holidays in Montecito, California, where they live with their two kids, Archie and Lilibet. The Sussexes intend to keep their celebrations low-key at home with just their immediate family and Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, according to Closer.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expected to celebrate Christmas at their Montecito home with their kids, with the Duchess of Sussex opening up about the festive period

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have not been invited to join the royal family at Sandringham House for Christmas this year, a royal source told People. The couple’s exclusion from royal Christmas celebrations does not come as a surprise — they have not attended the traditional royal Christmas gathering since 2018,