The members of the British royal family have several traditions for the holiday season.
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton — who share Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — have always made sure to prioritize family traditions with their three kids.
“It’s important to them that their kids share childhood traditions like their school pals,” a source told Us Weekly in December 2018. “They’re going all-out to make it extra special.”
Prior to her September 2022 death, Queen Elizabeth II was known for her Christmas celebrations at Sandringham Estate and the annual holiday party at Buckingham Palace, both of which have continued following her passing.
In December 2024, William shared his Christmas plans while meeting with soldiers and families of the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment.
“Am I ready for Christmas? No, no way am I ready,” the Prince of Wales joked, noting that all 45 members of his family would be “all in one room” for this particular holiday despite being “normally spread out.”
Keep scrolling for a breakdown of the royal family’s holiday traditions through the years:
