Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s ‘bittersweet’ Christmas as they’re ‘missing’ family

As the festive season approaches, Meghan Markle has given a rare glimpse into her family life with Prince Harry and their two children, Archie and Lilibet.

The Duchess of Sussex sweetly revealed that Christmas gets better ‘every year’ as their children grow older. However, the holiday season may also bring mixed feelings for the couple. Despite their blissful life in Montecito, California, Christmas could be bittersweet for them, reports OK!.

A source claims: “For Harry. it reminds him that he doesn’t have any of his side of the family to celebrate with. The kids won’t be seeing their cousins, and that was one of his favourite things growing up – all the cousins playing together at Sandringham. It may well even hurt seeing all the royals together, going to church and just enjoying each other’s company”. Meghan, 43, also finds the festive period ‘tough’, albeit for different reasons

With her mother, Doria Ragland, likely to be involved in their celebrations, there will be a notable absence – her estranged father, Thomas Markle. “Meghan only has her mum, as there’s almost zero chance of a reconciliation between her and her dad.” Meghan Markle’s half-sister recently made a heartfelt plea, claiming that their father Thomas, 80, who suffered a heart attack in 2018 and a stroke in 2022, is facing serious health issues. She has urged Meghan to mend fences with him before it’s “too late”