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.
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It has long been said that Windsor Castle is the most haunted of all the royal residences with over 25 reported experiences of ghosts and spirits - but it isn't the only famous home that has reports of paranormal activity.
There is one home on the vast Sandringham Estate in Norfolk that was never lived in by the late Queen, despite the significant connections it holds to her relatives. There may be a reason for this, however, as it has long been said there is one historic resident who may be outstaying his welcome.
The royal in question was involved in a number of scandals during his lifetime and would have been King if a tragedy hadn't happened.
York Cottage is a house situated within the grounds of the Sandringham Estate and is sometimes referred to as 'The Bachelor’s Cottage'. It was originally built as an overflow residence for the main Sandringham House.
While the exact year that the house was built is unclear, in 1893 it was given as a wedding gift by King Edward VII (then the Prince of Wales) to his son and new daughter-in-law the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George V and Queen Mary). Before this, York Cottage had been lived in by Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son of King Edward VII, until his death in 1892 from influenza.
The cottage is used as the estate office for Sandringham and acts as accommodation for employees. But while there are no current royals in residence, it is reported that one famous figure might have 'stayed behind'.
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