Prince Harry, Meghan and Archie are staying put in Montecito for the holidays. Toby Melville – Pool/Getty Images
It’s been eight months since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last made their way across the pond. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are now living in California, officially stepped down from their senior royal roles in the spring, with their last trip to the U.K. taking place back in March.
It’s been even longer since their son, Archie, has traveled to the U.K., as Prince Harry and Meghan didn’t bring him along on either of their trips in January or March; the Sussexes left him in the care of friends at the Vancouver Island home they were living in at the time.
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It has now been nearly a year since the royal family has been able to see Archie, and while they were hoping Prince Harry and Meghan would be able to travel to the U.K. to celebrate the Christmas holiday at Sandringham, the Sussexes are staying put in Montecito this year, as not only is it their first holiday season in their new home, but COVID-19 travel restrictions and quarantine regulations make the entire process super complicated and tricky.
The royals have been keeping in touch via video chat and Zooms, but they are “disappointed” they won’t be able to see Archie for the holidays, according to ET Online.
Prince Charles is sad he won’t get to see his grandson. Geoff Caddick – WPA Pool/Getty Images
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