Meghan Markle has had a strained relationship with the Royal Family since she and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as senior royals in 2020.

Her Majesty initially went out of her way to make Prince Harry's then-girlfriend feel welcome in the Royal Family. But things started to turn sour as the Sussexes' wedding drew closer, according to an expert.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle opened up about why they stepped down as senior royals in 2020 during their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Meghan Markle reportedly has no communication with King Charles and Queen, amid ongoing tensions with Prince Harry over security issues. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton shared a heartfelt Christmas message emphasising empathy,

From shower caps with a rude message on them to a 'grow your own girlfriend kit' - the Royal Family always go all out when it comes to buying each other Christmas presents

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to decorate their home, enjoy games, and share a meal this holiday in California, steering away from royal traditions.

While Meghan Markle was engaged to Prince Harry, she was invited to join in on British royal family's Christmas and brought an unusual present for the Queen.

Having stepped back as senior royals in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent nearly five years living in Montecito, California, and have been busy carving out their own paths

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have previously opened up about the gifts they've exchanged at Christmas - and it seems the couple have set the bar pretty high for each other

Prince Harry has previously opened up about the thoughtful gifts he has received from his wife, Meghan Markle, and admitted that she's a much better gift giver than he is