Kate Middleton and Prince William have confirmed their decision to join King Charles and the extended royal family at Sandringham for Christmas, a move that reportedly delighted the monarch amid a challenging year.
According the mirror, The Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children (Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis), will spend the Christmas season with the King. The decision comes shortly after it was reported that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s plan remain in the United States for Thanksgiving and Christmas with their children, Archie and Lilibet, disappointing King Charles.
Royal insiders shared that King Charles is excited about William and Kate’s plans, which signal unity after a turbulent year for the family. “The King is delighted to have William, Kate and their children confirmed for Christmas.” revealed a source.
“She’s already making plans to celebrate with them and the whole family after such a difficult year.” King Charles, who returned to Sandringham on Wednesday, is reportedly in high spirits as he prepares for the festivities. “The King is already embracing the Christmas period and really getting into the spirit,” he said the source said.
“Staff who saw him this week commented on how happy and healthy he looked.” Meanwhile, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to stay in California for the holidays has reportedly left King Charles looking forward to reuniting with his grandchildren who live in California. Despite the apparent disappointment, the monarch remains hopeful of reconnecting with Archie and Lilibet in the future.
The contrast between William and Kate’s traditional plans and Meghan and Harry’s celebrations in the United States underscores the evolving dynamics within the royal family. As King Charles focuses on unity and celebration at Sandringham, attention remains focused on how these different approaches to family gatherings reflect the broader challenges the monarchy has faced this year.