King Charlesis getting into the Christmas spirit at Sandringham.
On Thursday evening, the King, 75, held a soiree for local charity volunteers and others at the country home where he’ll host the royal family’s Christmas festivities in the coming days.
The reception was atSandringham House, in Norfolk, where members of the royal family areset to gatherover the coming weekend, before being seen on Christmas Day for the walk to and from the morning church services at St. Mary Magdalene.
Buckingham Palace had no comment on the soiree at Sandringham as it was a private event.
Kate Middleton greets Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle as she arrives to attend the “Together At Christmas” concert at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8.HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty
HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty
“We are trying to break this myth that there are undeserving poor out there. The majority of people are in this situation through no fault of their own and we are trying to give dignity back to those people that they have lost,” she says.
Byrne adds that Princess Kate “has a lot of empathy and compassion. I think she doesn’t take her life for granted."
Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton at the “Together At Christmas” concert at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8.Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty
Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty
Charles' drinks reception at Sandringham came only a day after hehosted his wider familyat Windsor Castle for a pre-Christmas lunch. Among those who attended on Wednesday werePrincess Eugenieand her husbandJack Brooksbank, and Charles' youngest brotherPrince Edwardand his wife,Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. Prince William, Princess Kate and their three kids were not snapped entering or exiting — perhaps because of an especially quick commute! In 2022, the family moved toAdelaide Cottageon the vast grounds of Windsor Castle.
This weekend, the festivities will continue for the royals when theyexchange giftson Christmas Eve, following a German custom that Queen Victoria’s Bavarian-born husband, Prince Albert, introduced in the mid-19th century.
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Queen Camilla and King Charles led the royal family’s walk to church on Christmas on Dec. 25, 2022.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Samir Hussein/WireImage
After the present swap on Christmas Eve and morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day, the royals retreat to Sandringham House for a traditional Christmas lunch of roast turkey, potatoes, stuffing, cranberry, bread sauces and Christmas pudding.
source: people.com
