logo

Royal festive tradition won't let Prince Harry & Meghan Markle spend Christmas morning together

Oyin Balogun
Dec 25, 2018
08:48 A.M.

Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle will not be spending Christmas morning together due to age-long tradition.

Advertisement

This may come as a shocker, but it is well known that different families come with their unique traditions.

Getty Images

Getty Images

Follow us on our Twitter account @amomama_usa to learn more.

The royal household is no exception and is, in fact, the hallmark for traditions. From gifts opening, meal taking and outdoor activities, the royal family got rules surrounding certain events, and Christmas is not left out.

Royal tradition has Harry and Meghan heading to Sandringham to spend Christmas with the Queen.

Getty Images

Getty Images

Advertisement

Christmas tradition for the royals will have Harry and Meghan apart through the morning of Christmas day ; the royal wives are to be served a light breakfast in bed. The husbands, on the other hand, will have a hearty meal early in the morning in the running room.

Darren McGrady, the former royal chef said:

“On Christmas day, the ladies generally opt for a light breakfast of sliced fruit, half a grape fruit, toast and coffee delivered to their rooms. The queen’s tray is delivered at exactly 9am. However, the males in the family typically head downstairs to the dining room where they partake in a hearty breakfast”.

Getty Images

Getty Images

McGrady also said:

Advertisement

“Their meal include eggs, bacon and mushrooms, kipper and grilled kidneys to set them up for the 11am church service at st. Mary Magdalene. The traditions also dictates that everyone opens their presents on Christmas eve. This was gotten from the German festivities - Helinger Abend.”

Although the Christmas morning tradition is obligatory, it does not entirely prevent the women from joining the men if they wish for a fuller meal.

Getty Images

Getty Images

Another tradition is the pheasant shooting party on boxing day. This part of the festivities does not seem to go down well with the Duchess of Sussex. It's also been reported that Prince Harry may not partake in this year’s shooting due to Meghan's strong anti-blood sports feelings.

Advertisement

This is coming after speculations that Meghan's birth plan might be breaking a major royal tradition.

Getty Images

Getty Images

Markle's royal marriage was a dream come true, but it also comes with its hitches stemming from new and somewhat weird royal traditions.

We hope she doesn't find her first royal Christmas absurd.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Prince Harry’s Rarely-Seen Daughter, 2, Is ‘Diana 2.0’ as She Shows Ginger Hair at Independence Day Parade

July 06, 2023

Prince Harry’s Actress Ex Cressida Bonas Shares Hilarious Anniversary Tribute with Husband

July 28, 2023

Sarah Rafferty’s Children Are ‘Outgoing’ & ‘Funny’ – All about Her Daughters Oona & Iris

August 17, 2023

Debbie Reynolds’ Xmas Table Was Set for Family When Daughter’s Heart Stopped, Friend Said — They Died a Day Apart

September 17, 2023

Movies like ‘The Princess Diaries’ for Those Who Miss the Iconic Modern Day Fairy Tale

September 04, 2023

This Girl, Whose Xmas Song Consistently Dominates Holiday Charts, Stayed Up at Night Feeling ‘Unsafe’ at Home

October 26, 2023

Sarah Ferguson Can't See Grandkids & Lives at Home with Ex

September 21, 2023

Man Finds Out He Was Raising a Stranger’s Daughter for 15 Years — She Proposes Adoption Soon After

July 24, 2023

Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis' Kids Will Not Receive Trust Fund: 'It's a Matter of Teaching'

October 26, 2023

42 Times People Shared the Worst Gifts They've Ever Received

September 20, 2023

Inside George and Amal Clooney’s Life in Italian Villa Where They First Met and Now Raise Their Kids

September 02, 2023

'Doogie Howser's Neil Patrick Harris Raises Twins with Partner of 19 Years — Inside Their Home

August 18, 2023

Donnie Wahlberg’s Home Surrounded by Nature Where He Takes Care of His 21-Year-Old Stepson with Autism

October 20, 2023

'Doogie Howser's Neil Patrick Harris Raises Twins with Partner of 19 Years — Inside Their Home

July 22, 2023