The Sussexes have been separated from the royal family for several years now, and their continued absence from Sandringham during Christmas has meant that their children miss out on quality time with their extended family.
Dr. Tessa Dunott, a respected royal expert and historian, expressed her views to The Mirror, stating, "Christmas is coming, and we want Meghan and Harry to inject The Windsor brand with some tension across the Atlantic, but don't hold your breath." She pointed out that since Prince Harry is not attending Balmoral this summer, it's unlikely he will grace Sandringham with his presence during the holiday season.
Despite rumors that Prince Harry might be seeking a property near London for his visits to the UK, it doesn't appear that he'll be seeking assistance from his father, King Charles, especially since he and Meghan were asked to vacate their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, earlier this year.
Dr. Dunott suggests that the underlying subtext of these rumors points to a potential marital strain between Harry and Meghan. It seems Harry may not be entirely enamored with the Hollywood lifestyle his wife adores.
Currently, the Sussexes reside thousands of miles away from Harry's family, with Meghan hailing from California and her mother, Doria Ragland, living just a few hours away from their home in Montecito.
Dr. Dunott draws a comparison to historical narratives, saying, "Just as Camilla was once portrayed as the 'evil adulteress' until we discovered a kind and even beautiful queen, Harry is being caricatured as a lost little boy—a square peg in an American hole—who wants to come home." However, given Harry's infrequent visits to the UK this year, it doesn't seem practical for him to uproot his life and move back.
She continues, "I'm sure Harry would like a safe place in London; it's his home city, after all. But it doesn't make sense for the safety-conscious Sussexes to invest in a private property when they could stay with their cousins in Windsor properties or at a workhouse in London where security is readily available."
Dr. Dunott concludes by acknowledging the sentiments of the British public who miss Prince Harry, but she suggests that the Duke and Duchess, who now adopt a more private and secretive approach, come across as somewhat dull. They have made only a handful of public appearances this year, most notably at a mental health summit in New York and the Invictus Games.
