Well, because royal Christmases are carefully scheduled and protocol-laden events, Harry actually had to ask the Queen for permission to go to the States first – and she agreed. The palace even issued a statement which referred to the matter. It read, “This decision is in line with precedent set previously by other members of the Royal Family and has the support of Her Majesty The Queen.”
Apparently, according to a source who spoke to Closer Weekly, William and Kate were “relieved.” But not for the reasons that one might presume. William wasn’t glad he wouldn’t have to see his brother at Christmas, you see, but rather happy that Harry and Meghan were having some time away from the public eye.
In December Victoria Arbiter – the daughter of Dickie and 9Honey’s royal correspondent – talked about how the royal children could potentially help heal any apparent feud. She said, “Royal cousins have long shared very special relationships. I think the Cambridges are going to want their children to know Archie really well – and for them to develop the lovely warm relationships that Harry and William have with their cousins.”
