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The Christmas season was once again marked by moments of tradition and strong family presence for the British Royal Family in 2025. On 25 December, Prince William and Princess Kate, accompanied by their three children — Prince George (12), Princess Charlotte (10) and Prince Louis (7) — took part, as is customary, in the traditional walk and church service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, a place that has hosted the Royal Family at this time of year for more than 160 years. The family walk is eagerly anticipated by royal watchers and receives wide international coverage.
Images from the outing quickly went viral on social media, with particular attention on Princess Charlotte’s warm interaction with well-wishers and fans along the route, posing for selfies and revealing a more accessible and human side of the monarchy. Young Prince Louis also stole the spotlight with spontaneous and charming moments, reinforcing the strong family appeal that usually dominates attention during the Royal Christmas.
The presence of the couple and their children at the religious service reinforces a tradition that combines Christian celebration with the Royal Family’s public image: moments of faith, unity and institutional ritual are shared globally, highlighting the significance of this event in the monarchy’s official calendar.
In the days leading up to Christmas, Kate Middleton also made a deeply touching gesture that captured the public’s heart and gained international media highlight: a piano duet with Princess Charlotte during the Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey. The performance was recorded and broadcast as part of the Christmas television programming on Christmas Eve in the UK, reinforcing a message of community, love and connection that underpins the festive season.
The musical service, which Kate has hosted since 2021, has now become one of the most talked-about traditions of the royal festive calendar, reflecting her personal approach to Christmas celebrations. Beyond music, the event brings together readings and moments of reflection on generosity and solidarity — themes the Princess has shared in letters and messages throughout the season.
The public image of the Royal Family at Christmas also included a message shared on social media by the Wales family themselves, in which William and Kate posted a family photograph and wished everyone a “Merry Christmas”, reinforcing a sense of closeness and goodwill with the wider public.
This Christmas also carried particular emotional meaning for Kate Middleton who, after going through a lengthy period of medical treatment, gradually resumed public appearances alongside her family, maintaining an active presence at traditional and charitable events.
The Royal Christmas of 2025 reflects a blend of long-standing tradition, public image and family narrative, where the British monarchy — even in times of personal and institutional challenges — continues to unite elements of faith, human connection and lasting customs that stretch across generations.
