In a deeply emotional turn of events this Christmas season, the Princess of Wales has written a personal message that seems to offer an olive branch to her estranged brother-in-law, Prince Harry.

This gesture comes at a time when tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family are running high, with Christmas celebrations on the horizon.

As previously reported, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not be returning to the UK this Christmas to join the royal family at Sandringham.

The couple has not been invited to this year’s festive gathering, and instead, they are expected to spend the holidays in their California home, Montecito, with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Though Charles Spencer, Harry’s uncle, has extended an invitation to the family to visit Althorp, it remains unclear whether they will accept.

Sources close to the royal family suggest that King Charles stopped inviting Harry and Meghan to royal events due to their consistent refusal over the years. However, a palace insider noted that the lack of an invitation to Sandringham this year does not mean the door is permanently closed, though it remains highly unlikely.

Amidst these ongoing tensions, the Princess of Wales’ message has sparked hope for reconciliation. Yesterday, she delivered her first Christmas message to the guests attending her annual Christmas Carol concert, which will take place on December 6 at Westminster Abbey. The event will be attended by 1,600 guests, with Kate and other members of the royal family expected to be present.