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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Might Be Forced to Skip King Charles' Annual Pre-Christmas Lunch

Kate Middleton wears a green winter coat with a large black fluffy collar and Prince William wears a large black overcoat and a tartan scarf.

Every year, royal fans eagerly await the arrival of the Royal Family at the monarch's pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace. While onlookers are only every given a brief glimpse of attendees' outfits as they arrive at the Palace by car, the annual tradition is a star-studded affair. However, Kate Middleton and Prince William might not attend this year, which will be a huge disappointment to all royal lovers.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Royal Family's pre-Christmas lunch always took place at Buckingham Palace. After a short break, the event resumed in 2022, taking place at Windsor Castle instead, where 2023's celebration was also based. For 2024, King Charles reportedly made the decision to host the annual lunch at Buckingham Palace once more, which could cause problems for the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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