Exclusive: Royal Family’s huge Christmas will have ‘different focus with special plan’ by Kate Middleton

Exclusive: Royal Family’s huge Christmas will have ‘different focus with special plan’ by Kate Middleton.

The Royal Family are gearing up for their grandest Christmas in years, with 45 family members expected to join in the celebrations at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The Prince of Wales has hinted at a large gathering and, according to a top royal expert, this year’s festive occasion will focus on support for the King and the Princess of Wales.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: “After the year they’ve had, I’m sure it’s going to mean the world to the King and Queen to have as many of their family as possible joining them for Christmas. And, as the number of youngsters increases, so the celebrations become more and more child oriented. Which is exactly what Christmas should be all about.”

Asked about who will stay where and how much the Prince and Princess of Wales will value having their beloved Anmer Hall to retreat to for some extra special family time, Jennie explained: “If Catherine’s parents are there, they will certainly stay at Anmer Hall.

“I’m not sure Catherine would yet feel up to hosting a huge crowd at the Hall, so I imagine it would just be close family. The Yorks would be at Wood Farm.”

She added, “But whoever stays where, I’m sure this will be a Christmas when the whole family will want to unite around Charles and Camilla, and William and Catherine, to help put this year behind them and cheer them into a brighter year ahead.”
During the event, William shared that he and Kate are eagerly anticipating the holiday celebrations and mentioned that 45 family members will be joining them at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
“We’ll be in Norfolk, at Sandringham. We’ll be 45 for Christmas. It won’t be quiet, it will be noisy,” he said. In a light-hearted moment, the Prince confessed to not being prepared for the holidays, telling one family, “Am I ready for Christmas? No, no way am I ready.”

Sandringham house stands in a 20,000-acre estate in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ( Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Additionally, it was reported that William asked the children about their Christmas wishes, with Sgt Murray stating that the Prince “asked what my children wanted for Christmas. He said he is not organised himself.”

Leah St Clair-Lewis also recounted that William discussed his Christmas plans, including enjoying walks with his dogs at Sandringham.

“He said there will be 45 of them under one roof for Christmas,” she added. “He didn’t say whether that was just for one day or over the Christmas period. They must need a very long table.”

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales with Prince Louis of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales
The Royal Family will return to Sandringham for Christmas ( Image: UK Press via Getty Images)
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Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan are expected to spend Christmas in a sunnier climate, while the rest of the Royal Family will gather in Norfolk to partake in traditional festivities that have been passed down through generations.

look inside ‘sanctuary’ Highgrove estate after difficult year
King Charles gives rare look inside ‘sanctuary’ Highgrove estate after difficult year.

Before the Queen’s passing, Royal expert Robert Jobson shared: “On Christmas Eve when all the clan are together, the Queen’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren put the finishing touches to the 20ft Christmas tree in the White Drawing Room.”

“Presents will be opened that day at tea time as the royals still keep to the German practice of opening their gifts on Christmas Eve. Gifts are laid out in the Red Drawing Room on a white linen-covered trestle table, with cards marking exactly where the piles of gifts should be put.”

“Once everyone has arrived, the royal guests enjoy a traditional Christmas that includes putting the finishing touches on the Christmas tree and the giving of cheap and humorous gifts.”