Holiday traditions are meant to be shared. 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. Even though she and Prince Harry cannot celebrate this festive time with their royal family anymore, they still make the most of it in their California home. This year was no different. A neighbor recently shared some details about the Sussexes' Thanksgiving and how they spent the day. 

Not only that, but the close source also dropped a few hints about who might have joined Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for the occasion.

Amid all the false divorce rumors, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoyed a cozy Thanksgiving at home with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. A neighbor near their Montecito home shared with HELLO! that the Sussexes spent the holiday with “friends, who are like family". A safe bet among the guests could be Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, who is a staple at their holiday gatherings. 

The source also shared that Markle “loves cooking and being in the kitchen” and enjoys teaching Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet about the Thanksgiving traditions she grew up with. The estranged royals "will enjoy the long weekend...without distractions", the insider further added. However, it is not uncommon for the couple's famous friends to show up on Thanksgiving at their Montecito home. 

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Meghan Markle recently revealed that a very special guest joined her family for Thanksgiving last year.

In an interview with Marie Claire, Meghan Markle shared that feminist icon Gloria Steinem stopped by their Montecito home to celebrate the holiday last year. The journalist and social activist joined Markle, Prince Harry, and their kids for the feast. This was a part of the Duchess' Thanksgiving family tradition. Markle shared that they always make sure “there’s room at the table for your friends who don’t have family”.   

“Every year it gets better,” Markle told Marie Claire of the holiday. She went on to explain how important it is to her that her children experience the “magic” of traditions, like enjoying great recipes that create lasting memories. While details of this year’s Thanksgiving are still very scarce, it is safe to say that despite getting the royal snub again, Markle likely celebrated it with the same heartfelt spirit.

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