Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven't received an invitation to join the royal family for their traditional holiday at Sandringham for Christmas this year, according to a report.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly planning to stay in California this Christmas with their children Archie and Lilibet, following an awkward decision from King Charles

A source tells PEOPLE that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not received an invitation to this year’s royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham. The couple, who are expected to spend the holidays in the U.S., haven’t taken part in Christmas with the royal family since 2018, the year they married.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an emotional plea to King Charles ahead of Christmas. According to OK! Magazine, the Montecito couple express their desire to reunite their families on the special occasion.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had to leave their UK home for good last year, even though they were gifted the property as a wedding present.

According to a source familiar with the monarch's Christmas plans who spoke to People, King Charles is not inviting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to this year's royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham.

So, are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle getting a divorce or are they not? That’s what a lot of fans and critics can’t help but wonder as there seem to be so many reports suggesting that the Sussexes are going to split up sooner rather than later.

Asked recently what this 'professional separation' actually means, PR expert Mark Borkowski described it as a wise move, as they each need to earn the respect of the often-critical public - many of whom weren't pleased when they packed in their Royal duties in 2020.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly felt "sidelined" just before making their decision to quit life as senior royals.

While the couple's 2024 holiday plans are unclear, Prince Harry shared a hilarious anecdote about a previous Christmas they spent with their son, Prince Archie. Prince Harry wears a suit with a blue tie and Meghan Markle wears a blue and white dress while holding baby Prince Archie,

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly not expecting an invite to the royal family's Christmas celebrations this year, as they have not been invited since 2018