King Charles’ Health Reportedly Takes a Turn After Kate Middleton, Prince William Christmas Plans Revealed
King Charles‘ health has reportedly taken a turn as the royal family finalizes their Christmas plans. Kate Middleton and Prince William will attend the family holiday at Sandringham, but a twist could potentially affect Charles’ Christmas spirit.
King Charles’s health revealed after learning of Kate Middleton, Prince William’s Christmas plans
Christmas allows for the royal family to gather on the Sandringham estate and enjoy time together after a busy year. However, this year is even more special to King Charles, as he and Kate Middleton both faced and were successfully treated for cancer in 2024.
Charles is reportedly thrilled about the upcoming holiday season, says GB News sources. “The King is embracing the Christmas period already and really getting into the spirit. Staff who have seen him this week remarked how happy and healthy he was looking,” the outlet reported.
The monarch is reportedly happy that Kate has finished her cancer treatment. He looks forward to the entire family spending some time together, celebrating at Sandringham.
In turn, royal commentator Emily Andrews told the outlet that while Kate and William will attend alongside the king and the extended royal family, they will not spend the entire weekend at Sandringham. Instead, the couple and their three children will also spend a day with Carole and Michael Middleton at Amner Hall.
“They prefer the informality of a relaxed lunch at nearby Anmer Hall. And I understand will do so again this year, with the addition of the Middleton family,” Andrews said of the couple.
Prince William and Kate Middleton will have a less formal holiday with their children
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Christmas plans are reportedly a lot less formal than the royal family’s traditional holiday. They are set to spend the day at Amner Hall, their private residence on the Sandringham Estate.
Royal expert Jennie Bond described possible Christmas scenes with the Wales family. “I think it is in their own family home that the Waleses let the kids run riot. So I think they’ll probably be tearing open their stockings and racing around their home at some ungodly hour on Christmas morning – just like kids up and down the country” (via OK! Magazine).
“I’d imagine there will be some more flying lessons on the cards for George, maybe something to do with Taylor Swift for Charlotte and anything adventurous for little Louis. He’s probably at an age when he will be wanting things like a skateboard,” Bond said of the gifts the young royals could expect during the Christmas holiday.
Kate and William are likely looking to carve out this private time after a difficult year. The Princess of Wales announced she had cancer in March 2024 and finished chemotherapy in September.
Although the future monarchs will spend time with the extended royal family, they are also intent on having some family time where their children are not involved in such formal activities. Having Christmas at Amner Hall with Kate’s parents does just that.
What does the royal family do during Christmas at Sandringham?
The royal family tradition dictates the clan gathers on Christmas Eve for afternoon tea at 4 p.m., where they enjoy items such as ginger cake or honey and cream sponge, small cakes and scones, sandwiches (crusts off, served in squares) filled with ham and English mustard, Sage Derby cheese and Branston Pickle or Coronation Chicken, with a pot of Earl Grey tea says Darren McGrady, former personal chef to Queen Elizabeth.
Then, the royal family exchanges gag gifts. These gifts are inexpensive, sometimes off-color, and hilarious.
On Christmas Day, women in the royal family have a breakfast of fruit, toast, and coffee delivered to their rooms, while the men eat a more substantial breakfast in the formal dining room. The menu includes eggs, bacon, mushrooms, kippers, and grilled kidneys.
Then, the royals walk to St. Mary Magdalene church. There, they meet members of the public who come out to greet them during this annual tradition.
The Christmas Day lunch consists of turkey with mashed and roast potatoes, chestnut or sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and bread sauce, with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and roast parsnips says McGrady.
Following is a Christmas pudding, and then, the royals sit together to watch the monarch’s address on television. The royals then have afternoon tea, followed by a final meal after 8 p.m. with dessert to follow.
