With the holiday season nearing, the historical ghosts of former royal Christmases have resurfaced, revealing a mistake that deeply saddened Meghan Markle on her first Christmas with the royal family in 2017. Jumping up to the present, it appears that the Duke and Duchess of Montecito will not be attending Christmas with the UK royals. However, let’s go back to that significant Christmas in 2017 when Meghan, filled with enthusiasm to create a positive image, found herself caught up in a holiday blunder. Meghan, in her own account, described the captivating ambiance of Sandringham during her initial Christmas celebration as a member of the royal family, as revealed in their highly dramatic Netflix series.
The atmosphere was brimming with anticipation as she skillfully eluded detection and contacted her mother, characterising the event as the long-awaited grand family gathering she had always envisioned. Nevertheless, in the midst of the lively and busy celebrations, Meghan discovered herself positioned adjacent to none other than Prince Philip, Harry’s paternal grandpa. This is the moment when the mistake becomes apparent. Meghan, in her exuberance, participated in what she believed to be a beautiful conversation with the Duke of Edinburgh.
Unbeknownst to her, she had inadvertently selected his impaired ear, rendering Prince Philip unable to perceive any of her words. Meghan reflected that this disclosure left her somewhat disappointed, recognising that her effort to engage in an engaging discourse had been completely ignored—quite literally.
Now, as we forward back to the present, it is clear that Meghan and Harry will not be experiencing those Christmas memories with the royals this year. Despite the lack of clarity surrounding their holiday intentions, current speculation indicates that they may consider attending an invitation to Sandringham. Does this suggest an improvement in the relationship between Harry and the King following a purportedly cordial phone conversation last week?
Nevertheless, the lingering presence of Meghan’s shattered Christmas aspirations raises the question of whether this mistake influenced their choice to spend the holidays apart from the royal family. Regardless of the circumstances, the drama endures, and the royal soap opera thrives. Will Meghan and Harry’s Christmas plans result in a joyful reconciliation, or are we destined for yet another season of strained relations within the royal family?
