A highly public Christmas snub marked the 'final straw' between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the royals, according to insiders.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to have a California Christmas with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet this year, three months after the Duke of Sussex reunited with his father, King Charles.

The royal had played on Wednesday as well, with a source telling us his participation was a complete surprise.

Scandals, accusations, and palace plans put Harry & Meghan’s marriage under pressure, sparking divorce rumours and royal tension.

The embattled Duchess of Sussex resorted to taking extra measures to reach Thomas Markle, following his public pleas.