Kate Middleton and Prince William have no idea what to do this Christmas holiday as their annual and traditional celebrations in Sandringham have been scrapped by Queen Elizabeth due to the pandemic.
Prince William admitted to a few students during their visit to Cardiff on Tuesday that "it's so difficult" to make any Christmas plans and decide what's best for the family. The U.K. government issued guidelines that restrict gatherings on this festive season to just three households, which immediately cancels out the royal family's large celebrations.
One student who met the Cambridges said that William and Kate seem just like any regular couple who's still unsure about their Christmas plans. It comes as the Queen apparently said that it would be a quiet holiday for the Windsors this year because their families will be separated, but Her Majesty encouraged her kin not to feel torn about choosing who to spend it with.
William and Kate usually join the Queen and the other members of the royal family in celebrating Christmas in Sandringham. In 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge included Prince George and Princess Charlotte during the traditional walk to church for the very first time.
But since Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip will remain isolated in Windsor Castle, the rest of the royals are free to make their own Christmas plans this year. According to Hello, William and Kate might decide to bring Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to Bucklebury, the Middleton's residence.
Kate's parents, Carole and Michael, count as one household. They can mix with a third household which includes Kate's sister Pippa, her husband James and son Arthur. Kate's brother, James, on the other hand, has been isolating in the Scottish Highlands with his fiancé and might remain there until the holidays due to the travel restrictions.
In early December, Carole revealed in her Party Pieces social media account that she prepared the Christmas decorations in her home with the help of George, Charlotte, and Louis. She said that she asked her grandchildren's help in decorating the Christmas tree through a video call.
Carole also hinted about doing a virtual Christmas celebration and recommended this for those living in separate households. This suggested that perhaps that Kate and William, as well as the children, could skip meeting for Christmas as well. Carole said that despite the challenges this year, what matters most is that "family feels connected," even in a virtual environment.
