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

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.

Meghan Markle spent two Christmases in the U.K. with the royal family, and one Christmas tradition still makes its way into her home in Montecito, California that she shares with husband Prince Harry and their kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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 have gradually tweaked the style of official card they release to mark the festive season

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