Christmas message was a family affair and showcased the new Royal 'A-team' while excluding significant names, an expert has claimed

As Prince George gets older, he's being given more responsibility within the Royal Family. In 2024, George reportedly took over one particular Christmas tradition from his uncle, Prince Harry, who now lives in California.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have previously opened up about the gifts they've exchanged at Christmas - and it seems the couple have set the bar pretty high for each other

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to decorate their home, enjoy games, and share a meal this holiday in California, steering away from royal traditions.

With members of the Royal Family gathering at Sandringham for Christmas, a royal expert has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan wouldn't have been “surprised” not to join them

And for those who still need further clarification, Harry wasn't in the U.K. the entire month of December, and instead, was busy preparing for Christmas with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in California, where they reportedly spent the holiday with the Duchess of Sussex's mom, Doria Ragland.

“When Prince William and Prince Harry were young, we'd do Christmas baking and that,” King Charles and Princess Diana's former chef Carolyn Robb told T&C back in 2022. “The meringues from [ Christmas at the Palace] are probably the thing they'd have enjoyed the most.”

The event also marked the return of the tradition after several years. Notably, it was Prince Harry who last participated in the game in 2018, before stepping back from royal duties. The source highlighted the symbolic nature of Prince George now taking on this role,

The Wales family joined King Charles and Queen Camilla for the traditional Christmas morning walk to St Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham. Princess Kate beamed as she stepped out for the service, displaying a cheerful demeanour alongside her husband and children.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be spending Christmas day at their home in California this year, marking their sixth festive season away from Harry's royal relatives. The couple, who quit life as senior royals in 2020,