Meghan is against Harry taking part in this royal Xmas tradition

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will spend their first Christmas together his year as newly weds – and with a baby on the way, it's sure to be extra special.

The couple have been travelling the world together on a number of foreign engagements, but there is one very British tradition than Meghan is not so keen on. 

According to The Sunday Express, Meghan does not want Prince Harry to partake in this year's traditional  Royal Family’s Boxing Day pheasant shoot.

According to repots, Harry is to respect Meghan's wishes, and not participate in the hunt. 

This will be the second time in over 20 years that Prince Harry will not be taking part. 

Harry did not take part last year, once again because of the wishes of his then-fiancee. 

Last year, The Sun reported that an informant told them: ‘The Boxing Day shoot was always going to be a tricky issue.’ 

‘Harry loves it and has always been out there on Boxing Day.'

'But if it means breaking with long-standing royal traditions to avoid upsetting her, so be it.'

It is believed that Meghan is against the hunt as she sees it as cruelty towards animals.

Meghan is known to be extremely fond of animals and is very much against all bloodsports.

She also refuses to wear or promote fur, considering it an animal rights issue. 

The couple are set to spend Christmas with the Queen at Sandringham House in Norfolk, England for Christmas Day festivities.