In her annual Christmas message, the Queen has admitted the year has been “quite bumpy” – but it’s a detail in the background that has people talking.
In a preview of the Queen’s address, filmed in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle and to be broadcast on Christmas Day, framed photos can be seen in the background.
It comes as the Sussexes spend this Christmas – their first as a family of three – away from the royal family, with Harry, Meghan and Archie across the Atlantic in Canada, a spokesperson confirmed. Speaking about the life of Jesus and importance of reconciliation, the Queen, dressed in a royal blue cashmere dress noted “ … how small steps taken in faith and in hope can overcome long-held differences and deep-seated divisions to bring harmony and understanding.
It’s understood Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland will join the Sussexes for Christmas Day, and the young family will also spend time with Meghan’s best friend Jessica Mulroney and her family.Harry, Meghan and Archie will miss Queen Elizabeth's traditional Christmas gathering this year to spend time with Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland on Christmas Day.
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