When Kate Middleton ascends to the throne, she plans to sweep away centuries of royal Christmas tradition in favour of a more relaxed, family-focused celebration. The Princess of Wales has reportedly signalled her determination to end two long-standing festive customs that have defined royal Christmases for generations — a move that royal insiders suggest will fundamentally reshape how the monarchy celebrates the season.
According to sources close to the couple, the 43-year-old princess 'cannot wait' to abolish the German-inspired practice of opening gifts on Christmas Eve, along with the uncomfortable tradition of weighing family members before and after Christmas lunch. This represents a clear departure from the practices embraced for decades by the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose reign ended with her death in 2022 at the age of 96.
