The surprising Christmas gifts Kate Middleton and Prince William will buy their three kids to ‘keep them grounded’
THEY own glittering tiaras and jaw-dropping palaces - so what do the royal family buy each other for Christmas?
Despite their vast wealth, Prince William and Kate Middleton want to keep their three kids “grounded” when it comes to Christmas presents, according to a royal expert.
Every year the royal family flock to Sandringham for the festive period, with the Prince and Princess of Wales taking Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to the nearby Anmer Hall.
Presents are opened on Christmas Eve, which is a German tradition that was incorporated in the royal family's celebrations by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
Speaking to royal expert Jennie Bond shared: "I think William and Kate are very keen to keep their children’s feet on the ground, so not spoil them too much at Christmas.
"But what parent can resist it, if the money is available? So I expect there will be some pretty cool boys’ toys for George and Louis, and something girlie for Charlotte.
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"The gifts will probably be chosen to entertain them outside in the fresh air, rather than keep them glued to a screen."
Royal expert Phil Dampier told Fabulous that family presents are displayed on carefully labelled tables at Sandringham.
He explained: “All the presents are carefully placed on cloth-covered trestle tables, with a name card marking each family member’s pile of gifts.
“Then, just as the monarch has done since Queen Victoria first started the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve, the King will give the signal for everyone to dive in.
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“The children get serious presents, sometimes even horses or guns, but the adults share joke gifts worth very little.”
When it comes to personal gifts from their parents, George, Charlotte and Louis “love to open their presents at home before playing with their cousins in the chaos of the big house.”
Prince William’s “secret” step-sister and step-brother are reportedly being invited by King Charles to celebrate the festive period for the first time.
Queen Camilla’s children from her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles are said to be among the invitees - along with their kids.
Camilla has two children, Laura Lopes, 45, and Tom Parker Bowles, 48, who became step-siblings of Prince William, 41, and Prince Harry, 39, when she married Charles in 2005.
ITV’s Royal Editor Chris Ship claims there will be “major alterations” to the traditional Sandringham celebrations this year.
He quoted a source saying: "The Queen has invited her children and grandchildren this year which is different from previous years.”
Speaking of the larger guestlist, Jennie revealed: "The lunch will now be served in the ballroom at Sandringham as the dining room would be a bit of a squeeze.”
It has been claimed the Sussexes have not received a Christmas invite from The King this year, .
