The holiday season is fast approaching, and the Prince and Princess of Wales are no doubt looking forward to celebrating with their family.

As Katherine prepares to host her annual Christmas Carol service at Westminster Abbey, royal fans are eagerly awaiting the festivities.

The couple, who have long participated in the royal family’s Christmas traditions, are expected to spend the holiday at Sandringham in Norfolk—though their exact plans for this year have yet to be confirmed.

The annual Christmas gathering at Sandringham is a longstanding tradition for the royal family, with the royals stepping out to greet locals on their way to church.

In recent years, the Wales family has joined their relatives for this outing, bringing their children along to enjoy the festive cheer. However, this year marks the first time since 2012 that the couple has not yet confirmed their attendance. While it’s likely that they will participate in the royal tradition, their absence has led to speculation about their plans.

In 2022, the Wales family continued the tradition, with Prince Louis joining them for the first time on the walk to church. The then five-year-old was seen holding his father Prince William’s hand as they made their way to St. Mary Magdalene Church, followed by the usual festive greetings with well-wishers. Prince Louis’ smart festive outfit sparked some speculation among royal fans, many of whom noticed that his trousers seemed to have been worn by his older brother, Prince George, in a famous photo from several years ago.