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

Prince Harry was spotted in Aspen on a ski trip with friend Nacho Figueras as Meghan Markle stayed home in California with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, ahead of the holidays.

Harry and Meghan have many ways in which they make the festive season special half a world away from Sandringham's royal celebrations

Meghan Markle has prompted fresh speculation about lingering regret over her royal exit after making a warm, unexpectedly nostalgic remark.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from royal duties in January 2020. While the couple has publicly explained their decision, some insiders have recently disclosed another grievance the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had.

Meghan Markle talked about her kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, at the start of "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration" on Netflix.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have gradually tweaked the style of official card they release to mark the festive season

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped away from royal duties in January 2020. While the couple has publicly explained their decision, some insiders have recently disclosed another grievance the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had.

Holiday Celebration, has been slammed by reviewers as everything from "nausea-inducing" to "quite mad and a little bit sad," while being devoid of a shred of genuine festive cheer. RadarOnline.

The prince has reportedly made plans to spend the holidays with family at his Montecito, Calif., home before jetting off for the New Year.

The news that the British press slams Meghan Markle’s Christmas special with terms like 'unbearable' and 'ridiculous' ensures the content will generate significant headlines. It further illustrates the challenging relationship between the Sussexes and UK media.