Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is reportedly drawing closer to his mother, Princess Diana’s family, as tensions with the Royal family continue. According to The Express UK, Harry’s maternal uncle, Charles Spencer, Viscount Althorp, has extended an invitation to Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children to spend Christmas at the Spencer family estate, Althorp House.
A source close to the situation revealed that Charles Spencer has offered the Sussexes a place at Althorp for Christmas. While it’s too early to know if they will accept, the invitation stands as a gesture of support and a potential refuge from the ongoing royal drama.
The source further emphasized that Diana’s family has taken Harry “under their wing” following reported snubs from King Charles and Prince William. The report suggests that the Sussexes have not received an invitation to the Royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham, and even if they did, it’s unlikely they would attend.
The potential Christmas at Althorp would mark the first time Harry, Meghan, and their children would spend the holiday season “properly” in the UK since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in 2022.
This invitation highlights the growing divide between Harry and the Royal family, a situation that has become increasingly apparent since his decision to step back from royal duties in 2020.
The absence of an invitation to Sandringham and the warm welcome offered by Diana’s family underscore the strained relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royals.
While the Sussexes and the Spencers have not publicly commented on the reports, the invitation to Althorp adds another layer to the ongoing saga of Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the Royal family. It remains to be seen whether the Sussexes will accept the invitation and spend Christmas with Diana’s family, but the offer is a significant symbol of support and perhaps a glimpse into a new chapter for Harry and his relationship with his late mother’s family.
