London, December 23, 2025 – Buckingham Palace has issued an update confirming the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas celebrations at Sandringham House will proceed as planned, emphasizing unity and family togetherness amid a year of challenges.

The announcement comes after reports of private meetings between King Charles III and Prince William at the Norfolk estate ahead of the festive season. While details of the discussions remain confidential, sources indicate they focused on holiday arrangements and reinforcing family bonds.

In a brief statement, a Palace spokesperson said: “The King and Queen, along with members of the Royal Family, look forward to spending Christmas at Sandringham as has been tradition for many years. This time allows for private family celebrations and reflection.”

The Wales family – Prince William, Princess Catherine, and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis – are expected to join King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sandringham. Other attendees will likely include Princess Anne and her family, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh with their children.

This year’s gathering is anticipated to be more intimate than recent years, with notable absences including former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, following ongoing controversies. Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been invited but face personal decisions about where to spend the holidays.

Queen Camilla’s children, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, have confirmed they will not attend this year, opting for alternate family plans.

The Royal Family’s Christmas at Sandringham typically includes arrival on Christmas Eve, gift exchanges, a formal dinner, attendance at church on Christmas Day at St. Mary Magdalene, and the traditional walkabout greeting well-wishers.

King Charles has introduced subtle changes in recent years, such as relaxing some dress code requirements while maintaining core traditions like black-tie dinners.

The update underscores a message of continuity and optimism, following a challenging 2025 marked by health concerns within the family.

As the nation prepares for the holidays, the Royals’ celebrations serve as a symbol of enduring tradition. King Charles’s annual Christmas message, pre-recorded earlier this month, is set to air on Christmas Day.