As the festive season approaches, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, are embracing family traditions with a heartwarming escape to their beloved country retreat.

On a crisp December morning in 2025, Prince William and Princess Catherine were spotted departing their new Windsor residence, Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, alongside their three children—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. The family appeared in high spirits as they headed north to Anmer Hall, their cherished Georgian home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, for a cozy Christmas getaway.

This annual pilgrimage to Norfolk marks a return to normalcy for the Wales family after a challenging year. Anmer Hall, a wedding gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II, has long been a sanctuary for William and Catherine, offering privacy and space for outdoor adventures amid the rolling countryside.

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The 10-bedroom red-brick mansion, with its lush gardens and renovated interiors blending contemporary style with antiques, is the perfect spot for festive celebrations. Sources close to the family describe it as their “favorite” home, where they can enjoy relaxed moments away from the spotlight—baking with the children, long walks, and perhaps even a spot of tennis on the private court.

While the broader Royal Family gathers at nearby Sandringham House for traditional Christmas events, including the famous walk to church on Christmas Day, the Waleses often base themselves at Anmer Hall. This year, they are expected to join King Charles and Queen Camilla for key festivities, but return to their Norfolk haven for intimate family time.

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Wishing the royal family—and all—a peaceful and merry Christmas!