That’s right, the family of three won’t be attending Sandringham this year.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking forward to extended family time towards the end of this month,” a spokesperson said earlier this month. “Having spent the last two Christmases at Sandringham, Their Royal Highnesses will spend the holiday this year, as a new family, with the Duchess’ mother Doria Ragland.”
“This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family, and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen,” the statement read.
Of course, Christmas will also mark a special one for the family and their 7-month-old son.
“As it’s Archie’s first Christmas, they want it to be super special,” an insider told Us Weekly about the pair’s decision to spend time in California. “It’ll be just Doria and the three of them. The drama surrounding the couple has caused a huge amount of stress. They’re making their family their No. 1 priority right now.”
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