Meghan Markle broke THIS royal tradition to spend Christmas with Prince Harry before marriage

Meghan Markle did something different during the Christmas with Royal Family, when she was engaged to Prince Harry in 2017.

Most royal partners usually wait until the December after they're married to join the festive celebrations, but Meghan and Harry decided to break this tradition.

The Duchess of Sussex spent her first royal Christmas at the Sandringham estate, a special place for the royal family during the holidays.

At that time, Meghan and Harry had been dating for just over a year, and they had announced their engagement just the month before.

Traditionally, royal partners wait until after they're married to join the Christmas festivities.

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However, Meghan joined the family celebrations before tying the knot with Prince Harry.

In comparison, Princess Kate and Zara Tindall, who is Princess Anne's daughter, waited until after their weddings to experience their first royal Christmases.

Prince Harry later shared in an interview that Meghan really enjoyed the holiday season with the royals, and the family loved having her there.

When did Harry and Meghan get married?

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex exchanged vows on May 19, 2018, marking their union in a lavish ceremony at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The event drew global attention as the American actress and British royal tied the knot, defying some traditions.

Meghan's heritage added cultural significance, making her the first person of mixed race to marry into the British royal family.