It is no secret that the Royal Family celebrate the Christmas season in style. From hosting elegant Carol services to enjoying lavish Christmas dinners at Sandringham, the yuletide celebrations have always played an important part in the royal calendar.
But one royal commentator has claimed that this year’s festivities will take on an “extra significance” in light of the recent health challenges of both Princess Catherine and her father-in-law King Charles who both battled cancer throughout this year.
Former BBC journalist Jenny Bond believes the Royal Family’s Christmas and New Year celebrations will have greater meaning for the whole family but also for King Charles and the Princess of Wales in particular.
“They have come through what William has described as ‘the hardest year of my life’ and it has undoubtedly been an even more brutal year for his father and his wife,” Bond said though GB News.
Bond also pointed out how hard it must have been for the couple’s children to see both their beloved mother and grandfather treated for cancer at the same time and claimed that the family would give them a “special Christmas.”
“It might be their way of saying thank you for bearing up so well during a tough time,” she said.
“Just like so many families with young children, the excitement about Christmas starts early.
“I’ve no doubt they will have their heads full of thoughts about Father Christmas loading all sorts of gifts onto his sleigh.”
Bond even tried to guess what Prince George 11, Princess Charlotte, aged nine and six- year-old Prince Louis had asked Santa Clause for this year.
“I’d imagine there will be some more flying lessons on the cards for George, maybe something to do with Taylor Swift for Charlotte and anything adventurous for little Louis, he’s probably at an age when he will be wanting things like a skateboard.”
In the meantime royal fans will get to see more of the family in the lead up to Christmas with Princess Catherine promising a great surprise is in store for the festive season.
This December, Catherine will host her fourth “Together at Christmas” Carol Service, a highly anticipated event on the royal calendar.
This year’s service will offer “a moment to reflect upon the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult time of our lives.”
“The service will shine a light on individuals from all over the UK who have shown love, kindness and empathy in others in their communities, whether on a personal level with friends and family, through their work or as they selflessly give up their time through volunteering,” the Royal Foundation said.
“Westminster Abbey will be filled with 1,600 people, alongside Members of The Royal Family and recognisable faces, who in their own ways have shown how love can help others thrive.”
-with BANG.