Princess Eugenie has received an invite from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to spend Christmas in California despite the Princess’s invitation to spend the holidays in Sandringham with the rest of the Royal Family.
The Princess of York, 34, is currently exploring ways to balance both invitations, an insider has revealed.
The source said: “Harry and Meghan have invited Eugenie and Jack to join them in California during the holidays.”
“It’s a very difficult position for Eugenie because she has also been invited to Sandringham.”
Princess Eugenie has received an invite from Prince Harry and Meghan to spend Christmas in California despite the Princess’s invitation to spend the holidays in Sandringham with the rest of the Royal Family, according to a royal insider
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The source told The Daily Express: “It would be so nice for the children to spend time with their cousins.”
“The diary is very tight over the holidays but there might be a slot free around New Years’ time for everyone to come together at some point.”
Princess Eugenie has two children who are similar age to their cousins, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
It follows the Princess of York absence from Princess Kate’s Together At Christmas event on Friday evening, where Eugenie’s older sister, Princess Beatrice, 36, represented the York family at Westminster Abbey.
She attended alongside her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and his son from a previous relationship, Christopher Woolf.
Princess Beatrice, represented the York family at Westminster Abbey as she attended alongside her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and his son from a previous relationship, Christopher Woolf
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Zara Tindall and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, were among the royals who supported Princess Kate that night.
Princess Eugenie has a close relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, appearing in their record-breaking Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.
It was reported that the Californian-based royals, who stepped back from royal duties in January 2020, purchased a £3.6million holiday home in Portugal near Princess Eugenie’s residence.
Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbank, and their two children now split their time between Portugal and the UK due to Jack’s work.
The insider added: “Eugenie is in a difficult position because she’s always been close to Harry, but she is mindful of how that relationship could affect her standing with the rest of her family.”
Princess Eugenie has a close relationship with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
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They added: “She is always trying to manage a difficult balancing act, which can become quite tiresome at times. Eugenie doesn’t want to jeopardise the family’s renewed goodwill efforts.”
The York family have been entangled in a Royal feud with King Charles over Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s residency in Royal Lodge.
The King axed his brother’s £1million yearly allowance and security following public backlash from his 2019 Newsnight interview.
The source concluded: “Eugenie and Harry were at one point almost inseparable.”
“They have maintained a bond in recent years and are keen for their children to share a close family connection as they grow up.”