Surprising reason Prince Louis won't wait until Christmas Day to open his presents

Princess Diana heartbreakingly spent her last Christmas alone after a Royal festive tradition meaning she spent the day away from her two sons.

Prince Louis made two big public appearances while celebrating Christmas with the rest of the Royal Family this year, and he did so wearing something that he has rarely been seen in up to this point – pants.

From travelling the world to living in palaces, it would be hard to argue that being a member of the royal family didn't come without its perks. But alongside these benefits comes a long list of rules that members of the family must remember and comply with. In terms of fashion and beauty, there are ample style regulations put in place that must be followed at all times.This includes things from no bright nail varnish to female royals not being allowed to take their coats off while in public - no matter the temperature.

King Charles has been seen showing affection to his grandson Prince Louis, which contradicts claims made by Prince Harry. A sweet moment where King Charles kissed Prince Louis has gone viral after Harry claimed his father "never gives hugs". It happened in a new BBC documentary, where Charles was seen with his grandchildren and the Royal Family at a rehearsal ahead of his Coronation.

After two days of eating and drinking in lavish style, Boxing Day is when many of the royals get up early, pull on their waxed Barbour jackets and wellington boots, and load their guns for a day of shooting on the 20,000-acre Sandringham estate. Although for many of us the day is about strolling off the excesses, playing games and snuggling in front of the TV, senior members of the family are expected to join the hunt for plump pheasants or grouse.

is a reminder that–for , , , , and –Berkshire is now home base.After years of releasing photographs of themselves together at Norfolk’s (with the occasional holiday snap thrown in), photographer Josh Shinner was dispatched to Windsor to capture this year’s picture, which sees the Wales family posing together against a simple backdrop, dressed in coordinated white shirts and denim.The Prince and Princess of Wales and family on their 2023 Christmas card.On Christmas morning, the Prince and Princess released an additional image from the shoot, an informal portrait of their three children, also taken by Josh Shinner, which finds all three sitting on a bench, Princess Charlotte in the centre with her arms around her brothers, George and Louis, on either side.More than ever, the message is , the Waleses’ positioning that of a couple whose primary concern is giving their children as stable and healthy an upbringing as possible. They have deliberately chosen to live in the four-bedroomed in lieu of Windsor Castle proper; they no longer have a live-in nanny in the form of Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo (although she does still work for them); and their kids are enrolled at the nearby Lambrook School in Ascot, with Prince William and Kate Middleton doing the school run themselves each morning.If, as is widely expected, George follows in his father’s footsteps and enrolls as a boarder at Eton in a few years, the family’s move also means they’re now just 15 minutes from campus – readily available if and when the Prince should need them – while the Middletons are less than an hour away at Bucklebury Manor, poised to take on any necessary grandparent duties.It wasn’t the last we saw of the Waleses this Christmas, of course.

Photos have emerged of the royal family attending their Christmas Day Service at Sandringham!

The royal family marked Christmas Day by attending the traditional festive church service on the King’s Sandringham estate.

Kate Middleton cut a chic and classic figure as she led the Wales family to the annual Christmas Day service at Sandringham, in a stunning blue ensemble to mark the special day. The 41 year old Princess of Wales opted for a tailored deep blue single breasted coat by Alexander McQueen, which featured an asymmetric waist button detail and notched lapels, that Kate effortlessly paired with a navy blue turtleneck and matching boots.

Prince Louis melted hearts as he sweetly held hands with Mia Tindall during the Royal family's traditional Christmas Day walk to church at Sandringham.The young prince was seen wearing tartan trousers and a blue pea coat as he held onto his dad Prince William and Mia Tindall, the oldest daughter of Mike and Zara Tindall. Louis looked thrilled to be walking with his cousin as both had red cheeks from the cold and flashed grins at waiting royal fans.

The Royal Family are expected to spend Christmas at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this year with members of the family all staying in the main house and vacant surrounding properties.To relieve the number of people staying in the house itself, royals such as the Prince and Princess of Wales are likely to stay at their nearby home of Anmer Hall with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.Thought to be their favourite property, Anmer Hall was a wedding gift to the couple from the late Queen and is located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Anmer Hall is an 18th century red-brick home situated in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, England.

Prince Louis stole the show during the Princess of Wales' Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which was shown on ITV on Sunday night, 24 December.The little prince was spotted in a sweet moment that left viewers delighted. His mum, the Princess of Wales hosted a special Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, focusing on early childhood and thanking those who support the youngest members of society. Earlier this month, Kate Middleton held her Together At Christmas event.

With Christmas only days away, the Royal Family will be making their final preparations to head off to Sandringham to enjoy the festive season together. Despite an invitation having reportedly been extended, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex look set to remain in California with their two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. While this does not come as a surprise after a turbulent year of veiled attacks in the form of books, documentaries and interviews, it is likely the couple will enjoy an intimate festive season.

The Royal Family's Christmas celebrations are famously similar to many other families up and down the country - albeit with a few more unique elements thrown in which take their historic German roots into account. While we can expect to see everyone from The King and the Queen to The Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in attendance on the morning walk to St Mary Magdalene Church, what do they get up the rest of the day? The main dinner on Christmas Day is one of the most highly anticipated meals of the year and it’s no secret that we like it to run as smoothly as possible.

The Prince and Princess of Wales enjoy a very close relationship with the Middleton family and often spend part of the Christmas holidays with them at home in Berkshire. Among many exciting family traditions, this year will be extra special for the family following a new addition to the clan in October.

The Royal Family spend the festive period on the Sandringham Estate and enjoy several key traditions. One of these sees the royals follow the customs of their German heritage and open their gifts on Christmas Eve. However, it is clear that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will also be visited by Father Christmas on the main day itself.

Members of the Royal Family will spend Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk with their annual trip to church and a host of festive traditions. One of which is opening their presents on Christmas Eve, a tradition they've held for years. King Charles and Queen Camilla will be hosting Christmas this year, joined by their families including Prince William and Kate Middleton along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Kate Middleton's gorgeous earrings, which were reportedly gifted to her by her husband Prince William, sold out within minutes online after the royal was snapped in them.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who served the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, has shared a sneak peek into the Royal Family 's Christmas feasts. Each year, members of the Royal Family come together for the festive period and traditionally spend time at King Charles' residence, Sandringham House in Norfolk.The sprawling country house has a plethora of bedrooms and is situated within 20,000 acres - the perfect setting for a royal Christmas.

The Princess of Wales shared a touching moment with King Charles in a never-before-seen clip from the Coronation. King Charles and Kate - who he has fondly nicknamed his "darling daughter-in-law" exchanged loving kisses after receiving a warm welcome upon their return to Buckingham Palace following the historic crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey.The heartfelt moment was caught on camera by a BBC documentary crew, who have been shadowing King Charles and Queen Camilla for the past twelve months.