It's safe to say the tell-all interviews and documentaries haven't helped the couple amid strained ties with the royal family.

Harry and Meghan, however, were already planning to spend the holidays in Montecito, California, where they live with their two kids, Archie and Lilibet. The Sussexes intend to keep their celebrations low-key at home with just their immediate family and Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, according to Closer.

Find out what Prince Harry and Meghan Markle still do for Christmas that has been a tradition in the duke's family for centuries.