Harry and Meghan hit back at claims they snubbed King's birthday invitation: 'There's been no contact'

This week marks six years since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told the world the news they were engaged to be married. But their engagement anniversary is set to be eclipsed by the release of their friend Omid Scobie’s explosive book, Endgame.

may be jetting to the UK to spend Christmas with the Royal Family for the first time in five years. But not so fast — one expert says reports of a royal reunion are overblown. “Sadly, reconciliation is not an option for the Windsors and Harry any time soon,” royal biographer Emily Andrews declared in an interview with Woman Magazine, picked up by The Mirror.

Prince William and Kate Middleton would "refuse to attend" Christmas at Sandringham with King Charles if Prince Harry received an invite according to a royal expert.

“slimmed-down” monarchy seems to be in a crisis ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their grand exit from the royal family in 2020.According to expert Gareth Russell, the couple’s departure has made it “very difficult” for them to come back into the royal family fold and take on engagements on behalf of Charles, 75.“Buckingham Palace could not have been any more clear than the initial announcement in 2020 of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex leaving, that the royal household would be quite willing or quite eager to have [them] back at some time in the future,” the commentator told GB News recently.When the Invictus Games founder, 39, and the former actress, 42, opted to leave the Firm at the time, they released a statement saying: “We intend to step back as ‘senior’ members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.”“The Palace” author added that in 2020, Charles still “hoped” that “one day” Harry and Markle “would want to come back to work again.”He continued: “Unfortunately what has happened in the two or three years since that announcement has made it very difficult.”“In 2023, the monarchy was never intended to be functioning without the Duke of Sussex,” Russell said. “The King had always, I think, intended to have both of his sons and their spouses whoever they may be senior working royals.”When the former Prince of Wales ascended to the British throne in September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, he noted a desire to shrink the family to having just seven key senior members taking on major royal responsibilities.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's explosive Netflix series aimed bombshell accusations at the royal family but Kate Middleton seemingly responded in a subtle way - according to an expert. Prince William and Harry's relationship has been in a downward spiral since 2019 and has only worsened following the release of the Duke of Sussex's explosive memoir Spare in January 2023. In Harry and Meghan’s self-titled six-part TV series released in December last year, Harry accused his brother of betraying his trust by trading stories to the press.

Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer sent a special Thanksgiving message to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Charles took to X, formally known as Twitter and referenced his recent visits to the United States, as he penned: “Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans - from Manhattan to Malibu (both of which I’ve visited in the past few weeks)”.The Thanksgiving message stirred speculation about a potential family get-together as Prince Harry has maintained a warm relationship with his uncle. One fan commented on Charles’ post: “I hope you were able to spend time with your loved ones in California, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.” Another added: “Thank you ! Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to extend an olive branch to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over the festive period this year.

be “happy to accept” an invitation to spend the holidays with the royal family, but it seems as though that sentiment is not reciprocated.The feuding brothers have been at odds ever since the Sussexes quit royal life in 2020 and hightailed it across the pond.And it looks like a reconciliation between them is not on the cards anytime soon, claims royal expert Jennie Bond.“Harry’s absence from the celebrations at Sandringham will be painfully obvious,” Bond told The Sun.“Little Archie and Lilibet should be running around with their many cousins, pulling crackers, opening presents and understanding their place in the family, connecting with their relatives even though their lives are thousands of miles away.”“But that’s not going to happen.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen jumping and cheering from the stands as they watched an ice hockey game in Canada, all while their family Christmas plans are up in the air. The royal couple watched the Vancouver Canucks and the San Jose Sharks play during the first period of an NHL ice hockey game in Vancouver, on Monday, 20 November.

King Charles celebrated his 75th birthday last week, enjoying an intimate dinner with close friends and family at Clarence House. As he blew out his birthday candles, he no doubt reflected on a touching surprise that could already have made his dearest birthday wish come true.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are likely to not be welcomed into the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations despite speculation that they might accept an invite if offered one.

Royal insiders have claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would not reject an invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham, but that they are yet to receive one.Traditionally, members of the royal family gather at Sandringham House in Norfolk for Christmas, but since relocating to America, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not attended a Royal Christmas since 2018.This is despite the couple having received invitations for the majority of those since, with the exception of those which took place during Covid lockdowns. And while the relationship between Harry and his family remains rather strained, he is reportedly back on speaking terms with his father King Charles, who is said to be hopeful of building a relationship with his grandchildren.

happy 75th birthday could come with a hidden agenda: wanting the royal family’s cash. The estranged Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly called the monarch on Tuesday where the “Suits” actress allegedly showed him a pre-recorded video of their kids Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2 singing “Happy Birthday” to their grandpa.

Fresh claims have been made regarding Prince Harry’s movements on the day the Queen died. Author Omid Scobie reckons Harry was “kept in the dark” about his grandmother’s death and didn’t know how badly her health was declining in her final hours.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children Archie and Lilibet reportedly recorded a special video message for their grandfather King Charles on his 75th birthday. The Duke of Sussex, 39, is said to have enjoyed a lengthy phone call with his father, the King, on his landmark birthday on Tuesday.The conversation was described as being a ‘turning point’ in their relationship, which has become increasingly strained since Harry and Meghan stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have come under fire for their comments made on the same day that King Charles delivered his first King's Speech in over seven decades. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex declared that they had received "no contact" from Buckingham Palace regarding His Majesty's 75th birthday party.This revelation unfolded mere hours before Charles presided over the State Opening of Parliament.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's names have been banned from being used in front of King Charles ahead of his 75th birthday celebrations at Clarence House next week according to reports.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have "built a reputation they'll never be able to run from", one expert has said.

The journalist who worked with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the book of their departure from the British Royal Family is revving up for his next offering, in which he brands King Charles as “unpopular” and Prince William as “a power-hungry heir.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's unofficial biographer has branded Prince William "power hungry" in his "explosive" new book about the Royal Family. Omid Scobie, 42, is famously the author of Finding Freedom, the 2020 book about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex breaking away from the Royal Family.