Prince Harry is reportedly choosing not to participate in a decades-old holiday tradition with his brother Prince William this year as a sign of respect to his new bride Meghan Markle. In May, PETA praised Markle, 37, for her vegan-friendly lifestyle, including her opposition to fur and leather. MEGHAN MARKLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ROYAL HOLIDAY TRADITIONS: 5 BIZARRE CUSTOMS OF THE BRITISH MONARCHY"By choosing to oppose fur and leather, Markle is actively helping to stop the global skins trade. "The royals are of German descent so they weave in German traditions to their celebrations," former royal chef Darren McGrady previously told Express, noting Germans typically open presents on Dec. 24. "After afternoon tea, they open gifts on Christmas Eve, as is the German tradition."

Source: Fox News December 17, 2018 15:00 UTC