Prince Harry's revelation in his book
Prince Harry has opened up about feeling 'unloved' and 'underappreciated' during a royal family Christmas at Sandringham. In his memoir, Spare, he recalls being 'relegated' to staff quarters after returning from his expedition to the South Pole in 2013.
A disappointing Christmas at Sandringham
Prince Harry wrote about his experience in Spare, stating that due to the family's crowded schedule, he was given a small room in a back corridor among the Palace staff offices. He admitted feeling unappreciated and unloved, despite being a polar explorer.
Protecting his serenity
Despite his disappointment, Prince Harry told himself to make the best of the situation and use the time to protect the serenity he had achieved during his South Pole trip.
Prince Harry's South Pole expedition
Prince Harry embarked on a three-week trek to the South Pole in 2013 with 13 injured service personnel as part of the Walking With The Wounded charity. The expedition covered 200 miles and involved battling extreme temperatures and pulling heavy sledges.
Showing the resilience of injured service personnel
The aim of the expedition was to demonstrate that despite their injuries, young men and women from the armed forces can still achieve great things. Ed Parker, the director of the expedition and co-founder of Walking With The Wounded, expressed pride in the team's accomplishments.
Christmas at Sandringham
Sandringham is the traditional location for the royal family to gather and celebrate Christmas together. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last spent Christmas with the family at Sandringham in 2018, before their move to the US.
The Sussexes' absence from UK Christmas celebrations
Despite reports that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would be open to spending Christmas with the Royals in the UK, it has been claimed that they have not received an invitation for this year's festivities.
