Meghan and Harry have spent every Christmas in California since quitting the royal family in 2020 - and so miss out on the annual gathering at Sandringham.

Prince Harry appears to be feeling festive, as the Duke of Sussex has sent out invitations to a Christmas party taking place on December 10. Much like Harry's recent appearances, the holiday event will be a solo engagement for the Prince, and Meghan Markle is unlikely to be in attendance.

The couple have stepped out for multiple solo engagements in recent months, with Markle most recently dancing with pals at a haircare launch.

Prince Harry will step into his role as Global Ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers in a festive engagement, but it's without his wife, Meghan Markle again.

The Duke of Sussex is eager to spread festive cheer this season, and acknowledge the challenges faced by grieving children during the holidays, as he prepares to host a festive event.

Prince Harry has not celebrated Christmas in the UK since 2018, however this could soon change. It is unlikely that Harry and Meghan will spend the big day in the UK after the couple famously stepped down as senior working royals in 2020 and moved stateside.

The countdown is finally on to Christmas with just five weeks until the big day - and the festive season this year could prove to be a bittersweet one for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with a big 202

Prince Harry is said to be planning a special Christmas event with the charitable organization Scotty's Little Soldiers next month.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will have a Merry Christmas in Montecito this year. Despite not being invited to join the rest of the royal family at Sandringham, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan on making the most of the holidays at home with their two children—Archie and Lilibet–as well as Markle's mom,