Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to have a California Christmas with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet this year, three months after the Duke of Sussex reunited with his father, King Charles.

Prince Harry was spotted showing off his polo skills during a lively match in snowy Aspen, Colorado as he gears up for the World Snow Polo Championships.

Prince Harry's made the comment to primatologist Jane Goodall, according to former magazine editor Tina Brown.

Harry, 41, took part in the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship in Aspen, Colorado, on Dec. 17, with photos showing him riding on horseback in polo gear. A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex confirms to PEOPLE that he was standing in for a friend at the polo tournament.

Prince Harry jetted off to Aspen, Colorado to play polo with longtime friend Nacho Figueras on December 17. The Duke of Sussex and his longtime friend also went skiing while there. Meghan Markle—who stayed behind in California—had a flirty response to a photo of her husband on horseback.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have gradually tweaked the style of official card they release to mark the festive season

Meghan Markle is reacting to Prince Harry's surprise appearance at the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship in Aspen, Colorado, on Wednesday, Dec. 17. In an Instagram Story post, the Duchess of Sussex,

Prince Harry's appearance on Stephen Colbert's show led a Sky News host to brand the royal a "thirsty attention seeker".

Prince Harry is the son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Princess Diana. He is married to American actress Meghan Markle and is sixth in line to the throne.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are having a California Christmas this year.