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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been enjoying "private family time" in Canada, Kensington Palace has confirmed.Harry and Meghan's spokeswoman ended speculation over their whereabouts by confirming the couple and their seven-month-old son Archie are spending their six-week Christmas break in the country Meghan called home for seven years.Image:Harry and Meghan with baby son Archie in South Africa earlier this year "The decision to base themselves in Canada reflects the importance of this Commonwealth country to them both," she said."The Duke of Sussex has been a frequent visitor to Canada over many years, and it was also home to The Duchess for seven years before she became a member of the Royal Family."They are enjoying sharing the warmth of the Canadian people and the beauty of the landscape with their young son."Ho Ho Harry!: Duke's message to armed forces' kidsThe duchess lived in Toronto before joining the Royal Family as the popular US drama Suits, in which she starred in, was filmed in the Canadian city.Harry and Meghan were famously pictured in Toronto in 2017 at the Invictus Games.More from Duchess Of SussexThe Sussexes are likely to have spent the US Thanksgiving celebrations on 28 November with the duchess' mother Doria Ragland.Prince Harry's grandmother, the Queen, is said to be supportive of the Sussexes' plan to take a long break and not join the rest of the Royal Family at Sandringham on Christmas Day.:: Listen to the Behind the Headlines podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, SpreakerThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have previously spent Christmas with Kate's parents in Berkshire instead of with the Queen.Harry's grandfather, Prince Philip, 98, was taken to hospital in London on Friday from Sandringham for treatment for a pre-existing condition, Buckingham Palace said.The Queen had just arrived at the Norfolk estate for her Christmas break after the State Opening of Parliament on Thursday.Prince Harry has used his break to record a video to children of members of the British Armed Forces who have died.Dressed as Father Christmas, Harry sent his wishes to nearly 200 children at a party organised by Scotty's Little Soldiers charity earlier this month.
