However, despite Harry having stayed there fairly recent on a flying visit to the UK, one royal expert said they turned this down as Meghan, 43, wanted her children to have memories of Christmas at their Montecito home, a place they have lived since quitting life as senior royals in 2020.

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 are seemingly offering an olive branch to the royal family in a bid to soften the years-long feud with the royal family.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who

Meghan Markle, who is believed to have spent Christmas with Prince Harry and their children in California, said she "loves" the holidays.

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.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would have carried out one of their favourite traditions with their two children on Christmas Day.

During their first Christmas as ex-royals, Prince Harry binned a gift from his wife, Meghan Markle, but their son Archie was the one to blame.

Prince Harry has previously opened up about the thoughtful gifts he has received from his wife, Meghan Markle, and admitted that she's a much better gift giver than he is