Kensington Palace Releases Delightful News As Princess Catherine Decides To Make Major Change
In heartbreaking news today, the Princess of Wales has written a deeply personal and highly emotional message, which appears to be an olive branch extended toward her estranged brother-in-law, Prince Harry, this Christmas.
As we previously reported, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be returning to the UK for the holiday season to spend Christmas with the royal family. It is understood that the couple, along with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be celebrating the festive season in their home in Montecito, California. Although Charles Spencer, the brother of Princess Diana, has invited the Sussexes to spend the holidays at Althorp, it remains unclear whether they will accept the invitation. It’s also been suggested that the lack of an invitation to Sandringham might be due to Harry and Meghan’s consistent refusal to attend past royal gatherings.
While this has led to speculation that King Charles might no longer wish to extend invitations to the couple, a palace source explained that it doesn’t necessarily mean that he has severed ties with them completely. At the end of the day, they are still his son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren. A family insider also noted that while it may seem unlikely that an invitation would be extended, it’s still possible—especially given that the Christmas message from the Princess of Wales appears to contain a heartfelt peace offering.
Yesterday, Princess Catherine’s Christmas message, her first ever for the annual Christmas Carol concert, seemed to gently reach out to her brother-in-law. The event, which will be held at Westminster Abbey on December 6, will welcome 1,600 guests, with Catherine and other royal family members in attendance. Each guest will receive a special letter from Catherine alongside their order of service, marking the first time the princess has written a letter for this festive occasion.
The message, which was published this evening, focuses heavily on the themes of forgiveness, empathy, and love, and seems to be a subtle nod to the ongoing tensions with Prince Harry. Catherine’s words reflect the spirit of Christmas and its ability to bring people together, encouraging others to pause and reflect on the deeper connections we share. She writes that Christmas, aside from being one of her favorite times of year, is also an opportunity to slow down and reflect on how we can live our lives with an open heart—offering kindness, love, and forgiveness.
In a gentle but powerful reference to Prince Harry, she encouraged her audience to consider the experiences and feelings of others and reminded them of the importance of both giving and receiving empathy, even amid differences. These words seem to reflect a desire for reconciliation, hinting at the potential for healing family wounds during this season of goodwill.
The timing of this message is crucial, with the Sussexes facing a critical year ahead in 2025, and King Charles nearing a year of cancer treatment. The dynamics within the royal family are shifting, and some believe that the Sussexes, while still far removed from the royal fold, might need to find a way to re-enter the family, even on a small level, to maintain some relevance.
As for Prince Harry and Meghan, they are likely to continue their media ventures from their Montecito mansion—whether it’s planning their next book, media appearance, or opportunity to capitalize on their royal connections. It seems that the path they’ve chosen is far removed from the royal family, yet the door for reconciliation, at least in spirit, might not be entirely closed.
In the end, the message from the Princess of Wales offers hope and a reminder that no matter the challenges, empathy, forgiveness, and the desire to understand one another can sometimes lead to healing and reconciliation, even within the most strained of family relationships.
