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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

The One "Antiquated Tradition" Prince William Is Desperate to Get Rid of When He "Finally" Becomes King

Prince William and Kate Middleton walk past a lit Christmas tree as they arrive at the state banquet for the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender at Windsor Castle on December 3, 2025.

When it comes Christmas, the British Royal Family has a plethora of traditions, many of which date back decades. But according to a new report, Prince William isn't a fan of one holiday tradition in particular, which he believes to be "antiquated."

According to the Daily Mail, "[W]hen Prince William becomes King, it is understood that he will scrap an outdated ceremony which involves handing out 'joke' £5 [$6.65] presents in strict order of royal seniority."

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