The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been front and centre in 2024. And from their brand new Netflix documentary series, to Meghan Markle's highly-anticipated Californian lifestyle label, American Riviera Orchard,

They were home for the holidays. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a quiet Christmas in California with children Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3 — despite reports they were invited to spend the festive season with relatives in the UK.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle turned down Christmas with royal relatives for an ‘important reason’. While the rift between the royals is widely known about, there are some members of the family that Harry and Meghan are still in good contact with. So good in fact, that they were invited to spend Christmas at a royal estate.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly spent Christmas at their California home, absent from royal celebrations at Sandringham.

The last time Harry and Meghan spent Christmas with the royal family was in 2018, making this the sixth consecutive year they have been absent from the Norfolk celebrations.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle celebrate Christmas in California, embracing new traditions with their children.

A new Christmas card of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle features their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to spend Christmas in California with their children and Meghan’s mother, despite being invited to join Prince Harry’s uncle in the UK.