Kate Middleton and Prince William broke royal tradition with 'riotous' Christmas
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The Royal Family's festive season is steeped in time-honoured customs, from unwrapping gifts on Christmas Eve to attending a holiday service near Sandringham House. However, as the Queen's grandchildren have matured and established their own families, there have been instances where they've chosen to celebrate with their in-laws instead.
Back in 2016, the Wales clan decided to join the Middletons for a quaint Berkshire Christmas in Bucklebury. Eight years prior, the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with young Prince George and Princess Charlotte, deviated from Royal norms to enjoy Christmas Day with the Middleton family in the scenic village of Bucklebury, reports OK!.
The royals were snapped making their way to St. Mark's Church in Bucklebury to partake in the Christmas morning service, accompanied by Carole and Michael Middleton, Pippa and James Matthews, and James Middleton. Typically, the family would have attended the service with the monarch and other prominent royals at St Mary Magdalene's Church on the Sandringham Estate. A source at the time revealed: "The [Prince and Princess of Wales] and their children will have a private Christmas day with the Middleton family." It's understood that the family enjoyed the festivities with the Middletons and caught up with the royals on Boxing Day.
A family friend revealed to The Sun how the Middletons celebrate a very lively Christmas: "Christmas at the Middletons is always a riotous affair. It's very informal.". They added, "Michael puts on fancy dress and everyone has to wear Christmas jumpers. They buy silly presents and it's a lot of fun with great food and games.".
