The Royal Family have a number of traditions they stick to over the festive season, but there is one in particular that Princess of Wales reportedly wants to scrap.
Catherine wants to modernize the Windsor family’s holiday traditions, possibly doing away with a custom that she finds “weird.” This is a topic of discussion in royal circles.
The entire Wales family was in attendance at last year’s Royal Carols
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The ancient custom in question is the gift-giving custom of the Royal Family on Christmas Eve, which honors their German ancestry and dates back to the time of Queen Victoria.
“Kate has always found the presents on Christmas Eve thing weird,” the insider stated.
“It is definitely going to be got rid of when they are officially running things.”
According to the insider, it won’t be anytime soon if the Christmas Eve tradition is discontinued.
“I imagine it will continue this year at Sandringham in some shape or form, but everything is going to be much more relaxed and have a middle-class flavor at Anmer Hall.”
“You can bet your bottom dollar they will be doing proper presents for each other and the kids there on Christmas Day,” they stated.
Along with gift-giving, the Royal Family has several customs, some of which involve the general public.
Watchers of the royal family look forward to the King’s Christmas Speech every year. This year’s public meet-and-greet with the royal family will take place at Sandringham’s St. Mary Magdalene Church, as is customary.
Catherine’s now-famous yearly Christmas carol concert adds a modern touch. According to Buckingham Palace, if she feels well enough, the Princess of Wales intends to attend this year’s Royal Carols.
This year will mark Catherine’s fourth time hosting her Together at Christmas carol service
Although Queen Charlotte was the one who introduced Christmas trees to the UK in 1800, Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, was instrumental in spreading the custom throughout the country. According to the Mirror, the late Queen Elizabeth II loved the tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve, a nod to her respect for Queen Victoria and her own strong Christian faith. She also wanted to keep Christmas Day centered on spirituality rather than materialism.