Halloween is over and I am officially pivoting to the holidays, so consider this a warning to all my loved ones: It's nothing but yule logs and "Jingle Bells" from here on out. But truly takes cozy season more seriously than the British royal family, who typically celebrate Christmas together in a fancy castle. But 2024 is shaping up to look a little different than usual thanks to some unprecedented drama brewing amongst the royals.
Let's collectively settle in. The Royals Are Heading to Sandringham The royal family almost spends Christmas in Sandringham—at the aforementioned fancy castle in Norfolk, which is almost definitely haunted. Typically, the entire group heads to the estate, including King Charles and his kids (plus their kids), as well as Charles' siblings (Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and Prince Andrew) and their extended families.
But, um, this year...
. Prince William and Kate Middleton Are Throwing a Rival Party Apparently, Wills and Kate plan to host a "rival" more "middle class" (quick moment to 😂) Christmas party at their country home in what is being not-at-all-dramatically described as a "coup" against King Charles. “A little social media of the family eating chocolate and watching TV would be a very effective way of showing how normal Christmas is at Anmer Hall compared to what we hear about at Sandringham,” a former courtier recently told the Meanwhile, a friend added that “Kate has always found the presents on Christmas Eve thing weird.
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