Could Meghan Markle and Prince Harry be in for their last Christmas in Montecito? With Donald Trump's recent reelection, their plans to spend the festive season in the U.S. may be as uncertain as their royal reputations. That's right – the couple could be facing the grim reality of deportation. But don't worry, because according to *Closer UK*, Harry and Meghan are determined to make this Christmas extra special for their children, without any distractions from the royal family. Forget the UK, forget Sandringham, forget Althorp – the only invitation they’re considering is from Meghan’s mom, to join them at their comfortable sanctuary in California.
Apparently, no one is sending Harry and Meghan an invitation for Christmas this year. This isn't a huge shock, given the colossal rift within the royal family. For the second year in a row, they've been left off the guest list for Sandringham, where the royals traditionally gather for the holidays. But don’t go thinking this is some sad sob story – they wouldn't want to go even if the Queen herself sent the invite. Instead, they’ve decided to turn down an offer from the Spencer family to spend Christmas at Althorp. Perhaps they just prefer the sound of ocean waves crashing outside their Montecito home to the den of royal drama at the family estate.
Now, in case you were wondering, it’s not just that Harry and Meghan are snubbing the royals – there are legitimate reasons why they can’t return to the UK. Apparently, Harry's fear of being attacked by an obsessive lone actor has kept them away from their homeland. He’s made it clear that returning to Britain is off the table unless his family's security can be guaranteed. Sure, there's a valid concern they could be targeted – who could forget Harry’s impassioned pleas to protect his family? But perhaps this all sounds a bit dramatic, considering that for the past two years, they’ve been living comfortably in their $14 million Montecito mansion, while the royal family continues with their duties.
And let’s not forget their other big plans. Despite purchasing a luxurious villa in Portugal, it seems they won’t be spending the holidays there, as it's not quite finished yet. What’s that? They thought about spending Christmas in Europe with Princess Eugenie at a villa? Of course they did – who wouldn’t want to spend the holiday season in a country known for its sun and beaches, even if it’s not exactly a winter wonderland?
Meanwhile, Harry’s facing serious legal drama over his U.S. visa situation. Who could forget his little confession in *Spare* about past drug use? Nothing says "stable family life" like admitting to using cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelic mushrooms in your memoir. The thought of Trump’s potential influence over their stay in the U.S. is enough to send the Sussexes into a spin, especially after the former president made it clear that Harry is persona non grata. Can you imagine? Deported for betraying the Queen – now that would be dramatic irony.
All in all, Harry and Meghan’s future is looking as uncertain as their holiday plans. With security concerns, visa issues, and strained family ties, one can only wonder where they'll end up next year. But at least they’ll have each other – and Doria – for what might be their final Christmas in Montecito, before the whole “running out of options” thing catches up with them.
