FAMILY REUNION! King Charles Just Gave Daughter Catherine Unprecedented In Christmas Gesture
When the Royals gather for Christmas this year, there will be some notable absentees as well as new additions around the table at Sandringham.
While they’ll likely have the carol concert in the weeks ahead, Christmas Day itself is expected to be quieter. Beloved customs that have spanned generations of sovereigns are facing cuts due to the King’s health issues. His wife, Camilla, is also taking some time off as she battles a chest infection, causing her to withdraw from several upcoming royal engagements.
But the question remains: how quiet will Christmas be? Typically, everyone knows their role and what events they’re invited to by now, but this year it’s more of a wait-and-see approach.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are expected to play a prominent role in the royal Christmas festivities. The monarchy plans to set a holiday mood that honors Princess Catherine’s dedication over the years, with a heartwarming tribute to her at Sandringham House in Norfolk.
King Charles’s gesture reportedly includes a special homage to his daughter-in-law’s work, acknowledging her efforts in public service. Catherine and her husband, Prince William, are also expected to host a Christmas gathering at their home on the Sandringham estate, Anmer Hall. They’ll be joined by Catherine’s parents, Mike and Carole, in what’s expected to be an informal, family-centered celebration.
Friends of the royals say that extended family members invited to Sandringham last year, such as Prince Andrew and his family (including his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson), are waiting to see if King Charles’s health holds up before making plans. Both Charles and Catherine have shown resilience through health challenges, each handling their situation in their own way, which reflects differences in their public and personal coping strategies.
While King Charles has chosen to remain publicly visible during his cancer treatment, this has not been the case for his daughter-in-law. A source noted that King Charles wanted to be seen by the public, but Catherine, undergoing treatment for cancer, has preferred privacy. She announced her diagnosis in a heartfelt video message, focusing on her family and limiting public engagements to prioritize her recovery and protect her children.
Meanwhile, King Charles, who has also been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and is undergoing treatment, opted to share his journey publicly, hoping to encourage men to seek medical advice.
Despite rumors that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might travel to the UK for the holidays, they will not be joining the royal family at Sandringham. In his memoir *Spare*, Harry described the tradition of family members being ushered into a ballroom at Sandringham, where each person’s gifts would be laid out on a long table with name cards.
According to a royal insider, there is “no chance” of the Sussexes being invited this year, due to continued hostility. Although King Charles would love to have all his family together, he remains wary of inviting Harry and Meghan. This hesitancy stems partly from concerns about private conversations being leaked, making the situation particularly sensitive for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
A former aide who worked with the Waleses shared that the couple plans to take over their social media during the holidays, sharing moments of their family Christmas.
