Prince Harry’s upcoming Christmas plans could pose a serious risk to his marriage with Meghan Markle, according to insider reports.
The Duke of Sussex finds himself torn between spending Christmas with his father, King Charles III, and the rest of the Royal Family, or staying in the U.S. with his wife Meghan and their two children. Reports suggest that Harry is eager to reunite with his family in the UK for the holidays, but Meghan remains staunchly opposed to the idea of celebrating Christmas with the Royal Family.
A source close to the couple told Closer Magazine that this internal conflict is deeply troubling Harry, especially since he has not seen his father since February, leaving him feeling increasingly distant.
The source revealed that while Harry is contemplating reconciliation with his family, Meghan has made it abundantly clear that she is against any plans involving the UK. "Meghan has made it 100% clear that she is not willing to go to the UK for Christmas, and it’s causing Harry a lot of distress," the source stated.
The insider also highlighted that Harry is feeling especially disconnected from his family, particularly given recent health concerns surrounding both King Charles and Catherine, the Princess of Wales. “Harry has never felt this far away from his family. With Charles and Kate facing health issues, it’s weighing heavily on him," the insider explained.
On the other hand, Meghan has reportedly issued an ultimatum. She insists Harry must choose between spending time with the Royal Family or remaining with her and their children. “Meghan is adamant that she won’t play along with the ‘happy family’ image, and she’s made it clear that Harry needs to decide whether to reconnect with the Royals or stay with his immediate family,” the source added.
Friends of the couple are worried that Harry’s decision to spend Christmas with his Royal relatives could spark major tension in the marriage. "Christmas has become a significant sticking point for them, and there’s even talk that they might spend the holiday apart," the insider said.
The source continued by expressing concerns that this situation could lead to a much larger marital conflict. “Their friends are genuinely worried. If Harry chooses to go back to the UK for Christmas, Meghan will be deeply upset. With the holidays being such an important family time, it’s a delicate situation. Harry doesn’t want to hurt his wife, but he also feels a pull toward his father and the rest of the family,” the insider shared.
As the holiday season approaches, tensions are mounting, and the stakes are high for Harry and Meghan. It seems that whatever decision Harry makes could have lasting implications on both his marriage and his relationship with the Royal Family.
