Prince William and Kate Middleton Will Change Many Christmas ‘Traditions’ When They Become King and Queen, Expert Says
Prince William and Kate Middleton are currently first in line for the British throne; in 2022, after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, King Charles and his wife, Camilla Parker Bowles, were crowned. Although William and Kate don’t have the ability to change too much right now, they have done things a little bit differently than royals before them.
William and Kate have continued to put their family and health ahead of the monarchy, and one expert says that when the two become king and queen, we might see big changes to royal Christmas traditions, too.
Prince William and Kate Middleton could change some royal traditions when crowned
William and Kate have experienced a year like no other; William even referred to it as “brutal.” In early 2024, Kate was diagnosed with cancer, and she stepped away from the spotlight for several months to undergo treatment. Before discussing her diagnosis, people began to spread rumors about everything from her marriage to her death, and it took its toll on the royal family. But once Kate explained her medical diagnosis, people gave her some much-needed space.
During her road to recovery, William and Kate learned the value of always putting their family first. They have three kids, Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6), and when it comes to Christmas, their family traditions are important. One expert claims William and Kate could change some things about the holiday when they become king and queen.
“I don’t think they worry particularly about how they’re perceived at Christmas, but I do think that Catherine and William want to do things in a more normal way,” royal expert Jennie Bond told OK! Magazine UK, according to Express. “They are lucky because they have their own home close to Sandringham, so they’ve always been able to wake up there, do stockings and presents and then go over to the big house for the more formal celebrations.”
Bond continued, “I suspect that when they are king and queen a lot of traditions will change — and the exchange of presents on Christmas Eve may well be one of them.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton are in no rush to become king and queen
William and Kate are not worried about taking the throne right now. The couple seem to enjoy having the freedom to stress less about the royal family, and they have made it clear that their own little family is what’s truly important. In 2022, William and Kate even moved out of Kensington Palace and into Adelaide Cottage in order to offer their family a more private life.
Right now, the Wales children are in the thick of their childhood, and William and Kate seemingly enjoy being able to closely watch them grow up.
