Royal Christmas moment that 'tipped Harry and Meghan over the edge'

Buckingham Palace Insiders have praised a new royal book that has revealed “the truth” about a bitter row at the heart of the Royal Family.

Following the revelation that the late Queen Elizabeth was left furious after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicly claimed they had her blessing to name their daughter Lilibet, an expert has explained why this insight proves the monarch was "exasperated" with the Sussexes. Robert Hardman's new biography, Charles III: New King, New Court.The Inside Story, serialised in the Daily Mail, reveals that one member of staff said that Queen Elizabeth was "as angry as I'd ever seen her" after the Sussexes' comments following Lilibet's birth in June 2021. Now, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has opened up to OK! about the latest royal drama surrounding the pair's "bullish" behaviour which left the Queen "riled".

When it comes to travelling abroad, a number of rules exist to protect The King and other members of his family when they fly overseas and some of them are unbelievable. Whether it is bringing their own alcohol for fear of poisoning or not allowing two or more heirs to the throne to travel in the same plane - all the rules are in place for a reason.There is another important royal custom which has been bought in after a previous experience left the late Queen unprepared for her monumental return to the UK. This rule now affects every member of the Royal Family whenever they travel abroad so that a similar situation doesn't arise.

The late Queen Elizabeth was reportedly furious after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicly claimed the monarch had given her blessing to name their daughter Lilibet, a new book sensationally reveals. Robert Hardman's new biography, Charles III: New King, New Court.The Inside Story, serialised in the Daily Mail, reveals that one member of staff said that Queen Elizabeth was "as angry as I'd ever seen her" after the Sussexes' comments following Lilibet's birth in June 2021.

The ‘spare to the heir’ is a well-known royal phrase. It means that any child born after their sibling - the heir - is a second to them or seen as a spare part if something should happen. While there have been many famous spares throughout history including the late Queen's father, King George VI, and her sister, Princess Margaret, the word is now largely tied to Prince Harry's controversial memoir Spare.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have given us a sneak peek into their sprawling garden at their home in Montecito, California.The couple, who moved to the US in 2020, live in a stunning £23.6 million ($30 million) mansion with famous neighbours like Ellen DeGeneres, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry.Their garden is a dream for their little ones, Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, with a never-ending lawn seen in their Netflix docu-series. We also got to see a cute moment of Harry playing with Archie on his shoulders, alongside Meghan's mum Doria Ragland and their dog Pula, reports Mirror Online.

The Royal Family welcomed back Sarah Ferguson to one of their most significant occasions, suggesting that "all is not lost" with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle amid the rift, a royal expert said. On Christmas Day 2023, the Duchess of York joined her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, their two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie along with other members of the Royal Family at Sandringham.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's plans for redemption in 2024 have been ruined, according to one royal author, after they decided to spend Christmas in California, rather than with the other Royals at Sandringham. It comes after a rather mixed year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with Prince Harry's memoir Spare becoming the fastest selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began.

They've just spent another Christmas in the US, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be set to finally reunite with the Royal Family in 2024, a royal expert has claimed. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, moved to America after stepping down as senior Royals in 2020 and their relationship with the Firm, most notably King Charles and Prince William, has only become more strained.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly "furious" following a Christmas snub from the Royal Family, leaving them certain they wanted to go on their "own path".

Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) often has to travel outside of the UK for longer trips – sometimes even overseas – for her job as a working senior member of the royal family.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Christmases have been different since they left the royal family in 2020. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last spent the festive period with the Royal Family on the Sandringham Estate in 2018. A year later, they decided to celebrate in America with Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland before stepping back from The Firm in 2020 and permanently moving to the States.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's hopes of a Christmas reunion in the UK have been dashed due to fresh drama. Fans were hoping that 2023 might be the year the couple would patch things up with the rest of the Royal Family and spend Christmas at Sandringham. In recent months, there have been whispers from sources close to Harry and Meghan suggesting they were keen on spending the festive season with their extended family in Britain.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed another Christmas at Sandringham after fans hoped 2023 could be the year the pair make amends with the rest of the Firm.

King Charles III gave his second Christmas speech to the nation, but there was no mention of his youngest son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle. The speech, aired on BBC One, showcased Buckingham Palace and highlighted the charity work done by Prince William, The Princess of Wales, and their children in 2023.

Along with cringey cracker jokes, fights over the best Quality Street chocolate and post-lunch naps in front of the TV, Christmas Day would not feel right if we didn’t see the royals heading off on their seasonal trip to church. While the service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham is a strictly private affair, all eyes turn on the family as they make their way there, often stopping to chat to locals who gather to give their seasonal greetings. Last year, the family headed to church for the first time without Queen Elizabeth II leading the way.

King Charles will address the nation later today when his annual Christmas speech airs on TV. This will be the monarch's second festive address after an incredibly busy year which has seen the Coronation, his landmark 75th birthday, several important foreign trips and a stream of family dramas.The monarch is following in the footsteps of his predecessors by making a Christmas speech - an annual trend which was started by King George V in 1932.

The King and the rest of the Royal Family are set to return to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this Christmas and will take part in many of the fun and unique traditions that they enjoy year in, year out. Among these quirks that set members of the Firm apart from many of us in the UK are how they open their presents on Christmas Eve and buy one another joke gifts.

Following Buckingham Palace's release of King Charles and Queen Camilla's Christmas card, you may be wondering exactly how many people it will be sent to all over the world. Unbelievably, the image will be delivered to more than 750 people around to world - including to foreign diplomats, international leaders, Heads of State, friends, family and members of staff.

Far from the world of royal banquets and formal regal traditions, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex prefer a more low-key Christmas these days. Since moving to balmy Montecito in California in March 2020, Harry, Meghan and their two children Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, have opted for relaxed festive celebrations on their luxury five-acre estate. “We’re probably talking barbecues and walks on the beach for the Sussexes rather than obligatory black-tie dinners and pheasant shoots at Sandringham,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe.