A source tells PEOPLE that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not received an invitation to this year’s royal Christmas gathering at Sandringham. The couple, who are expected to spend the holidays in the U.S., haven’t taken part in Christmas with the royal family since 2018, the year they married.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly not expecting an invite to the royal family's Christmas celebrations this year, as they have not been invited since 2018

Especially for someone like Meghan Markle, who is known to be quite the culinary enthusiast, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to tie on an apron, whip up something delicious, and swap stories around the dinner table.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a good reason for hilariously picking up a carrot instead of a turkey leg after the Lions’ Thanksgiving Day victory. Montgomery, 27, was spotted by CBS cameras gnawing on a celebratory carrot instead of the customary turkey after the Lions’ 23-20 win over the Chicago Bears on Thursday,

So, are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle getting a divorce or are they not? That’s what a lot of fans and critics can’t help but wonder as there seem to be so many reports suggesting that the Sussexes are going to split up sooner rather than later.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex lead an isolated life in California, struggling to establish themselves as global benefactors. Recent reports also indicate they are facing divorce rumors and a ‘professional separation’ — with few public appearances and limited community engagement.

The last time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Christmas at Sandringham was in 2018, the year they tied the knot in the UK.

Asked recently what this 'professional separation' actually means, PR expert Mark Borkowski described it as a wise move, as they each need to earn the respect of the often-critical public - many of whom weren't pleased when they packed in their Royal duties in 2020.

When it comes to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it seems like there are just some things that don’t make sense and especially when it comes to their marriage. Luckily, we can break it down for you.Ro

As their “twin-track approach” continues to evolve, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry both have appearances planned on Wednesday, Dec. 4, with Meghan in L.A. at an event honoring Tyler Perry and Harry across the country in New York City.