Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis begin Christmas holidays as royals travel to join King
Prince William and Princess Kate retreat to Anmer Hall with their children for a heartfelt Christmas before joining the wider royal family at Sandringham.
Prince William and Princess Kate have kicked off their Christmas celebrations in heartwarming style.
The couple has retreated to their cherished country home, Anmer Hall, with their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
Nestled on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the elegant ten-bedroom Georgian home is a beloved retreat for the Wales family.
It provides the perfect haven for unwinding after a demanding year and before joining the wider royal family for festive traditions at Sandringham House.
This Christmas carries special meaning for the family as the Princess of Wales continues her return to public duties following chemotherapy treatment earlier this year.
The elegant ten-bedroom Georgian home is a beloved retreat for the Wales family (Image: Getty)
Prince William recently described the past year as “brutal,” underlining the significance of family time during the festive season.
Just last week, the family came together to support Kate at her Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
The event, spearheaded by the Princess, celebrated community heroes and marked a significant moment in Kate’s gradual return to the spotlight.
The Wales family will join King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham House for Christmas Day, a longstanding royal tradition at the Norfolk residence.
With extended family gathered, King Charles will host the celebration, which includes their much-loved walk to church at St Mary Magdalene on Christmas morning.
Prince William recently shared details about the holiday plans during a visit with families of the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, where he also distributed gifts to children around a Christmas tree.
Reflecting the bustling royal festivities, Prince William revealed that 45 family members would be under one roof at Sandringham, joking about the need for an exceptionally long table to accommodate everyone.
This Christmas, the Wales family will also enjoy cherished traditions at Anmer Hall, including walks with their dogs on the estate’s picturesque grounds.
The retreat provides a chance for the young royals to relish countryside life and create memories before the formal royal gatherings.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have begun their Christmas celebrations with their three children following the end of the school term.
Prince William, Princess Kate, both 42, and their children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six – are believed to have travelled to their ten-bedroom Georgian residence, Anmer Hall, situated on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
The Norfolk retreat serves as a cherished getaway for the Wales family, offering them a perfect setting to unwind before joining the wider royal family for festive celebrations.
This year’s Christmas holds particular significance, coming after what Prince William recently described as a “brutal” year, during which Princess Kate faced health challenges.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have begun their Christmas celebrations with their three children following the end of the school term
The Wales family is expected to join King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham House, where the Royal Family traditionally marks Christmas Day.
During a recent seasonal event with the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, Prince William shared insights into the family’s Christmas plans.
Speaking to the family and friends of soldiers, William revealed there would be 45 people under one roof for Christmas at Sandringham.
“We spoke about what he was up to for Christmas and enjoying walks with his dogs at Sandringham,” Leah St Clair-Lewis from the WRVS said.
During a recent seasonal event with the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, Prince William shared insights into the family’s Christmas plans
Prince William also admitted he is “not ready” for Christmas yet.
“Am I ready for Christmas? No, no way am I ready,” the future king revealed.
The gathering comes as part of the Royal Family’s long-standing tradition of celebrating Christmas at the monarch’s beloved Norfolk residence.
The Royal Family has already begun their festive celebrations, with the Wales family recently attending the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey.
The Wales family is expected to join King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham House, where the royal family traditionally marks Christmas Day
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined their parents at the special evening, which celebrates community heroes and those making a difference locally.
The event, spearheaded by Princess Kate, marks part of her gradual return to public duties following chemotherapy treatment in the summer.
Earlier this week, Prince William attended a seasonal event for families of the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in his role as colonel-in-chief.
During the visit, the Prince sat down with soldiers and their families, distributing Christmas presents to children gathered around a Christmas tree.
