Why the Queen will not return to Buckingham palace
Meghan and her husband Prince Harry stepped back as senior royals two years ago and moved to Montecito, California, where they live with their two children. In their interview with Oprah Winfrey last year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex explained how they felt they were not treated well by The Firm. However, many experts with insight into the Royal Family have claimed the couple were warmly welcomed.
Indeed, the Queen even made an unprecedented exception for Meghan at Christmas in 2017, according to columnist and royal expert Richard Kay.
The Royal Family have spent their Christmases at Sandringham for decades and it is typically reserved for family only, meaning partners only get an invite after the wedding.
However, the Queen is said to have broken that tradition for Harry’s fiancée.
Meghan became the first royal fiancée to spend Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham.
Richard Kay told Channel 5’s recent documentary, ‘Harry and Meghan Vs The Monarchy’, that this was a “rare exception”.
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Meghan was fast tracked into royal life. (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Harry and Meghan began dating in 2016. (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
He said: “Talk about a baptism of fire. Here was a rare exception being made.
“Kate Middleton was not invited as William’s girlfriend to spend Christmas at…
