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Prince Harry's Merry Dismissal: Meghan Markle Finds Hubby Duke's 'Royal Christmas Plans' a Bit 'Hilarious'

Meghan Markle reportedly finds Prince Harry's alleged royal reunion Christmas plans 'laughable' as Duchess likely to stay in Montecito.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly differ on their 2024 Christmas plans. Source: MEGA

This holiday season, a rift appears to be growing between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over how and where to spend Christmas.

According to insiders, Meghan finds Harry’s intention to consider spending Christmas with the royal family in the U.K. "laughable."

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For the Duchess of Sussex, this year should be a time for the couple to reconnect and strengthen their bond at home in Montecito, Calif.

However, a source disclosed that Meghan is firm on the idea of a quiet holiday in the U.S., especially given the distance that has grown from recent individual commitments. With Harry immersed in charity work abroad and Meghan making appearances in Los Angeles, the couple’s professional lives have kept them on separate paths.

For Meghan, celebrating at home in Montecito with their children would offer a moment to reflect and regroup after the year’s challenges.

Harry, however, seems to have a different vision. He is reportedly torn between celebrating at Sandringham with the royals or possibly marking the occasion with his late mother’s family. This inclination has stirred up tensions between the couple, with Meghan feeling that their family’s unity should be the priority this year.

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According to the insider, Meghan sees this season as an opportunity to pause, reflect, and address any underlying issues they may be facing. While she understands Harry’s familial connections, she believes it’s essential for their immediate family to stay together, especially considering "the recent strains on their relationship."

Ultimately, analysts observe that Harry's desire to reunite with his family in the U.K. is not just a logistical choice but also an emotional one.

As Christmas draws closer, the couple must weigh their priorities, balancing tradition with the well-being of their family in Montecito, with Meghan likely opting for a quiet celebration with her mother, Doria Ragland, and her and Harry's two children.

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This led another source to add, "The wounds Meghan suffered from her experiences in the royal family cut very deep. Since all the drama over her and Harry’s split from The Firm, she’s been incredibly nervous about facing them again. But she now accepts it’s got to be done."

They continued, "Meghan’s stance is that if Harry is going to go back and make a deal with the royals, she needs to be part of it as well. She wants to show them they can’t just trample all over her and then have Harry come back on his own, as though she can be tossed aside."

The Duchess of Sussex has not returned to the United Kingdom since Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral on September 19, 2022. It was reported that her reluctant Royal Highness spoke with King Charles III via secure video link on his 75th birthday in November 2023.

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