Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might be skipping Christmas with the royal family
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had an extremely stressful year, passing huge relationship milestones from a big move to Windsor to welcoming their first child, baby Archie.
Most of the stress however has undoubtedly come from external parties, with Meghan made victim to a constant barrage of online abuse since she became a royal.
The couple have recently pursued legal action against the tabloids, and Prince Harry released an emotional statement about his wife and his fears of history repeating itself, with Meghan’s plight similar to his late mother Princess Diana’s.
It’s hardly surprising therefore that the couple need a break, with it reported that the Duke, Duchess and baby Archie will be spending Thanksgiving in America with Meghan’s mother, taking a much-needed six week break from royal duties.
But could the royal couple be spending Christmas abroad?
It has been reported this week that the Duke and Duchess might be bypassing the annual royal family Christmas, spending the day as a family of three.
According to sources, the family of three may choose to stay in California for Christmas, with Meghan's friends and family - namely her mother Doria Ragland - being close by.
Marie Claire Newsletter
Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!
The royal family has not yet commented on the speculation.
Jenny Proudfoot is an award-winning journalist, specialising in lifestyle, culture, entertainment, international development and politics. She has worked at Marie Claire UK for seven years, rising from intern to Features Editor and is now the most published Marie Claire writer of all time. She was made a 30 under 30 award-winner last year and named a rising star in journalism by the Professional Publishers Association.
-
I've been working out regularly for nearly 10 years – and these low impact exercises are unquestionably my go-to's
Low impact yet high reward.
By Abbi Henderson
-
From pigmentation to dryness, experts agree that our skin isn't its best at this time of year—but this post-summer skincare routine will restore your glow for autumn
This way for healthy, luminous skin
By Mica Ricketts
-
As a fashion editor, I don't often get excited about collaborations, but this one has set my heart racing
The chicest update to your Autumn wardrobe
By Penny Goldstone