Ah, the holiday season—a time for joy, togetherness, and of course, the never-ending soap opera that is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

As we prepare for the 2024 Christmas edition of *Will They or Won’t They?*, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are embroiled in yet another royal family debacle.

This time, it involves an invitation to spend Christmas at Althorp, the historic family home of Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, but with a twist that could unravel their already complicated relationship.

According to sources close to the family, Charles Spencer—yes, the very Charles Spencer who seems to be the only one in the royal family who can handle a bit of family drama—has extended an invitation for Harry and Meghan to join him at Althorp for Christmas.

Sounds like a lovely reunion, right? But here’s the kicker: Meghan’s aversion to crossing the pond is reportedly putting a damper on the whole plan.

Let’s not forget, the Sussexes were notably absent from the royal family’s annual Christmas gathering at Sandringham last year—a snub that may have left some lingering hard feelings. While Harry and Meghan have made it abundantly clear that they have no interest in participating in what they’ve called “the royal charade,” it still speaks volumes about the state of relations between the Sussexes and the rest of the family.

This new narrative only adds fuel to the ever-present *Will They or Won’t They?* storyline. Could Harry and Meghan be heading for a full-blown separation? After all, their increasing tendency to travel solo and spend minimal time together has led many to wonder whether the couple is angling for a “half-in, half-out” marriage, spending as little time together as possible until their children are old enough to go off to boarding school. At this rate, they might as well turn their relationship into the next big reality show.

And then, there’s the matter of Meghan’s apparent desire for a “photo op” at Althorp. According to whispers in royal circles, Meghan sees Althorp as the perfect backdrop for the royal image she’s long coveted—a chance to pose as the royal she always dreamed of being. After all, nothing says “Christmas spirit” quite like a holiday photo shoot steeped in generational pain and self-pity. Sounds like a recipe for royal holiday chaos.

So, what do you think? Will Harry and Meghan spend Christmas at Althorp? Or is this just another chapter in their ongoing royal soap opera? Share your thoughts and stay tuned for more updates as we head into the festive season.