The Royal Family traditionally comes together to mark Christmas at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were expected to celebrate the holiday with the Queen the new parents could choose to spend it elsewhere, the Sun reported.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to travel to the US with Archie Harrison in the coming weeks during a break from royal duty.

They are believed to have planned their first Thanksgiving as a family with Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland in LA.

Prince Harry will attend an engagement at the Royal Albert Hall this Sunday before taking a six-holiday from official duty.

During their time away from the spotlight the Sussexes are expected to take time to reflect on what shape they want their royal future to take.

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The break comes after Meghan and Harry both revealed they had struggled under the fierce scrutiny of their royal roles.

In a behind-the-scenes documentary made during their tour of Africa, the couple admitted to having found the past year tough.

Their apparent unhappiness with royal life has fuelled speculation they may search for a part-time base in LA near Meghan’s mother.

If the Sussexes are house-hunting then they may choose to extend their time Stateside until after Christmas.

While reports the Sussexes will not spend Christmas with the Queen have not been confirmed, bookies have already slashed the odds on where they might celebrate if they snub Sandringham.

Where will the Sussexes spend Christmas?

Bookmakers Paddy Power make their Windsor base, Frogmore Cottage the favourite with odds at 10/11.

They may wish to spend Archie’s first Christmas at home away from the hubbub of their extended family.

According to Paddy Power, the second most likely choice of destination is America at 3/1.

As they may wish to spend the holidays with Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland in California.

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Ibiza (6/1) and France, (14/1) are also possible options after they holidayed in both places in the summer.

A return to Africa following their recent trip has not been ruled out with a Botswana Christmas at 25/1.

The African nation has a special place in Prince Harry’s heart and he may want to spend Christmas far away from home.

A traditional Royal Family Christmas has not been ruled out by bookmakers.

The odds on Meghan and Harry opting to spend Christmas at Sandringham after are currently at 10/1.

A Paddy Power spokesman said: “Let’s be honest, most of us would avoid Christmas with the in-laws if we could. So, we can’t blame Meghan Markle if she fancies spending the festive period at home, or in a villa in Ibiza.

“We wouldn’t be surprised if the pair decide to change their mind and head to Sandringham, though – at least to avoid all of this fuss.”

Where will the Sussexes spend Christmas – Paddy Power odds

10/11 Windsor

3/1 USA (LA)

6/1 Ibiza

10/1 Sandringham

14/1 France

25/1 Botswana

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