As the holiday season approaches, the prospect of spending Christmas with in-laws can be daunting for many.

Yet, for the Prince and Princess of Wales, this year’s celebrations promise to break from tradition in a bold new way.

According to sources close to the royal family, William and Catherine are planning to host their own Christmas gathering at Amner Hall, marking a significant shift in how the royal family celebrates the festive season.

This year’s festivities are set to include Catherine’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, signaling a move toward a more informal and relatable holiday atmosphere.

With King Charles III currently receiving treatment for cancer, reports suggest that the royal celebrations will be quieter and less structured than usual, moving away from the meticulous planning characteristic of previous years.

Traditionally, the royal family’s Christmas celebrations revolve around Sandringham, where extended family members come together for a night of gift-giving on Christmas Eve, a custom that dates back to their German ancestry. This is typically followed by a morning church service on Christmas Day. However, William and Catherine’s approach this year is expected to embrace a more middle-class flavor, featuring activities like indulging in chocolate, watching holiday movies, and enjoying the familiar comforts of home.

In a striking departure from the norm, the Prince and Princess of Wales are not only hosting their own celebration but are also looking to share glimpses of their family festivities with the public. Their strategy appears to be one of social media engagement, with potential plans to showcase heartwarming moments through photos and videos on platforms like Instagram. Such content could include family moments, cozy scenes, and casual holiday fun, presenting a relatable image of their family life at Amner Hall, in contrast to the more formal Sandringham celebrations.