Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and Archie head to Canada for a holiday

Sunday, 22 December 2019

Prince Harry's office has confirmed that he and his family will be spending 'private time'' in Canada over the Christmas holidays.

Harry, his wife Meghan and their 7-month-old son Archie will miss Queen Elizabeth II's traditional Christmas gathering at her Sandringham estate.

Palace officials Friday night confirmed Harry's family is in Canada but did not provide details.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and their baby son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor are spending some time in Canada over the holiday period.

Meghan lived in Canada for many years before she married Harry while she was filming the TV series Suits.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed the family with a tweet.

The couple is taking a break from royal duties.

'Prince Harry, Meghan, and Archie, we're all wishing you a quiet and blessed stay in Canada,'' he said. 'You're among friends, and always welcome here.''

Prince Harry, Meghan, and Archie, we’re all wishing you a quiet and blessed stay in Canada. You’re among friends, and always welcome here.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) December 21, 2019

The couple is taking a break from royal duties.

Harry has said that he and his brother Prince William are going in different directions at the moment.

He has also complained about intrusive press coverage of his young family.