Just as everyone's New Years Eve plans are hanging by a thread this year, Kate Middleton also once had her plans dashed by Prince William.
15.12.2021 - 12:11 / ok.co.uk
Kate Middleton has shared the Christmas present she gave the Queen back in 2011, which could've "gone horribly wrong".The 39 year old, who was recently left in hysterics as Alan Carr unveiled his body transformation at the Royal Variety, opened up on her unusual gift on an ITV documentary about the Queen's 90th birthday.The Duchess of Cambridge explained that during her first Christmas as Sandringham 10 years ago, Kate decided to make Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, a jar of chutney.
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.Just as everyone's New Years Eve plans are hanging by a thread this year, Kate Middleton also once had her plans dashed by Prince William.
If there’s one thing that Christmas is like for the Royals, it’s traditional. From being weighed before they begin the celebrations at Sandringham to opening their presents on Christmas Eve, the festive season for the royal family is full of traditions that many of us would consider weird or wacky.
Every Christmas Day we’re treated to new snaps of the Royal Family making their way to church for the festive service. Covid has ruined the Queen’s plans for a big celebration at Sandringham, but she’ll still have a smaller affair with core members of the Firm.
Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared a Christmas message to mark a day “different to what so many of us had planned”.The Cambridges, both 39, are remaining in Norfolk for the festive season following the Queen’s decision to cancel the Royals’ traditional Sandringham Christmas for the second year running.Their message, shared on Twitter, read: “This Christmas will be different to what so many of us had planned.
Christmas is usually a time to relax, have fun, eat what you want, wear what you feel most comfortable in and enjoy yourselves. But for the Royal Family, protocols don't take a break during the festive period and they still have many style rules to follow.
On Christmas Day we are normally treated to a small glimpse of what the Royal Family get up to as they all venture to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. On the big day we see the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and, of course, The Queen dressed in their finest to partake in the tradition.
Kate Middleton looks like she’ll be showing off her piano skills when “Royal Carols: Together At Christmas” airs on Christmas Eve.
The Duchess of Cambridge has given a preview of her piano skills ahead of her televised carol concert.The Royals’ carol service took place at the Abbey on Wednesday 8 December, which both Kate and Prince William attended, and with Kate hosting the annual event. Ahead of the concert being televised on Christmas Eve on ITV, the Duchess shared a clip which shows her walking up to a piano and preparing to play.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William‘s Christmas holiday plans have been revealed amid lots of changes to the royal family traditional holiday celebrations.
Kate Middleton shared new photos of herself preparing for the upcoming royal Christmas Eve special, "Together at Christmas." Middleton, 39, was photographed adding red ribbons to a Christmas tree and hanging a festive wreath while wearing a Christmas sweater to match the occasion. "I'm so excited to be hosting #TogetheratChristmas here at @wabbey, a place that's really special to William and me," she captioned the new photos.
Despite the Royal family's status, gift giving in the Windsor household is a lot less formal than you may think. From ‘Grow Your Own Girlfriend’ kits to expletive shower caps, Christmas at Sandringham is more fun than lavish.
Her Majesty the Queen is gearing up to spend the second Christmas in a row at Windsor Castle. Due to the pandemic, the monarch has taken the decision to downsize her Christmas plans.
As the first Christmas since the COVID-19 vaccine was administered, it seemed like gatherings could start feeling somewhat normal again. However, the Queen is saying otherwise—and it may impact Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christmas plans.
Her Majesty the Queen is preparing for her first Christmas without Prince Philip by her side - but Covid has ruined her plans. Our monarch has kept cautious throughout the pandemic and made the tough decision to cancel Christmas at Sandringham and many of the traditions that come with it.To ensure a Covid-safe Christmas, Her Majesty will remain at Windsor Castle but according to experts, she won’t be left alone.
The Queen has cancelled all of her Christmas plans in the wake of the Omicron Covid variant rapidly spreading across the UK. The 95 year old monarch has spent Christmas day at her Sandringham estate for decades, but will now be spending it at Windsor Castle for a second year running as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
'Operation Omicron' is now underway at Buckingham Palace to ensure The Queen is not alone at Christmas, an insider says.The monarch could be without some of her nearest and dearest if her plans to spend the festive season at Sandringham are cancelled. After her decision to scrap next week's traditional pre-Christmas dinner for up to 50 family members due to soaring Covid cases, sources have previously said that 'all plans are under consideration' - including her annual trip to Norfolk.
The Queen is said to have missed church on Sunday 19 December to try and avoid the coronavirus from ruining her Christmas plans. Queen Elizabeth, 95, is said to have cancelled her routine Sunday service commitments on the Windsor Castle estate to avoid the risk of becoming infected with the deadly virus.The monarch, who's grandson Prince William is said to have "cut all socialising" so he can spend Christmas with her, is said to have opted to "cut down" on her social interactions, too.
The Queen is reportedly still going ahead with her Christmas party plans despite the surge of Omicron Covid cases.The 95 year old is said to be hosting an evening of wine, crackers and a festive dinner at Windsor before flying via helicopter to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk for Christmas Day itself.