Holiday season for the royal family seems to come with its share of familial disagreements, particularly between Prince William and Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles. Reports suggest that while William has reconciled with his father’s marriage to Camilla, he is not keen on spending Christmas with Bowles, whom he criticizes for his extravagant lifestyle. Moreover, Camilla might feel offended by this tension, especially since Bowles has previously praised her culinary skills.
In a surprising twist, Tom Parker Bowles hinted at possibly joining the royal family for Christmas this year, as he shared that his mother expressed a desire for him to be there after a long absence. Although his attendance isn’t guaranteed, it suggests a potential thaw in relations. Bowles has even expressed sympathy for the struggles faced by William and Harry, suggesting that he may understand the pressures they endure. If tensions fade, this could lead to a heartwarming Christmas occasion for the royals.
Prince William is planning his own Christmas takeover
Rather than relying solely on traditional royal festivities, Prince William and Kate Middleton are opting for a more personalized Christmas celebration at their residence, Anmer Hall. According to sources, this decision stems from various factors including King Charles III’s ongoing health concerns and challenges faced by Kate in the past year. The couple aims to cast their holiday in a more relatable light, moving away from some royal customs, such as the pheasant hunt, while maintaining certain traditions like attending church service.
Further transforming the holiday customs, they plan to distribute gifts on Christmas Eve instead of the traditional Christmas Day. Reports indicate that Kate finds the Christmas Eve gift exchange peculiar and intends to eliminate it when they assume greater royal duties. Friends close to the couple suggest that William is eager to embrace this more relatable approach to Christmas, indicating a clear shift towards a modernized family celebration that might become more evident this year.