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It’s all kicking off Shooting days look to be over... Prince is choosing to live life Meghan’s way
FESTIVE fun at Sandringham kicks off with a Christmas Eve soccer match beween staff – with Harry and William taking part.
Then comes afternoon tea, prezzies at 6pm and formal dinner at 8pm. Christmas morning brings two church services. And after a turkey lunch the family watch the Queen’s Christmas message on TV.
Board games follow and a festive film is shown later in the Sandringham ballroom. Boxing Day brings the big pheasant shoot. HARRY missing the shoot will show how much influence Meghan has and it could certainly add to tensions between him and William.
They have always loved the shoot together and although they both campaign to save wildlife, they have been told by Prince Philip and Prince Charles all their lives that shoots on the royal estates are
But Harry’s hobby is believed to have caused problems last year after he reportedly took part in a wild boar hunt in Germany. Meghan was in Canada filming her final scenes for US drama Suits.
But her apparent displeasure became clear just weeks later as Harry skipped last year’s Boxing Day hunt. He also missed the grouse hunt at Balmoral three months ago – a must in the royal calendar.
Our source added: “Meghan wasn’t happy when she found out what Harry had been up to in Germany. It upset her to think of him killing a defenceless animal. She’s a keen animal lover and likes to eat vegan during the week and she has a strict no-fur policy. She has also been encouraging Harry to eat less meat and more fruit and veg and is now keen to fully convert him to her views on hunting.”
The news comes as the brothers appear to be drifting apart, with the Sussexes turning down the chance to live next to Wills, 36, and wife Kate at Kensington Palace. Harry and Meghan have opted to stay with the Queen at Sandringham for Christmas – refusing a room at Wills’ nearby Norfolk home Anmer Hall. But the brothers will be together as the royals gather for Christmas Day lunch with the Queen. essential to keep numbers down and manage them properly.
But clearly his wife comes first and he doesn’t want to upset her. Changing Harry won’t necessarily be seen as for the better if he starts to duck out of too many traditions.
By all accounts Meghan is having quite an impact on how he sees the world and many issues. To me she is the stronger partner and missing the shoot is another example of how she is getting her way.
If they only turn up late on Christmas Eve and leave early on Boxing Day morning their stay will be just a day-and-a-half.
And it will be fascinating to see the body language between them all at church on Christmas Day.
If there are real problems they will be difficult to hide.