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George And Charlotte Attend Christmas Mass

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended a Christmas Day service at St Mark's in Berkshire.

The family has chosen to spend the holiday with Catherine's family, the Middletons for only the second time since their marriage in 2011. The last time being 2012 when the Duchess was suffering from acute morning sickness during her pregnancy with Prince George.

For George and Charlotte, this was their first Christmas mass as traditionally young children do not attend the service when with the Queen at Sandringham in Norfolk.

Wales Family Christmas Cards

Happy Christmas to all readers!

Here is a selection of Christmas cards sent by the Prince and Princess of Wales before their separation. Enjoy.

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The Queen's Christmas Lunch

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte along with Prince Harry arrived together for The Queen's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

Prince William was at the wheel with his brother in the passenger seat and young family in the back of their Range Rover. 

Her Majesty hosts the lunch each year for the extended royal families before she travels to Sandringham House for Christmas and the winter break. 

Most of the relatives in attendance for the lunch are not able to be accomodated at Sandringham as the generations have grown and expanded. The Gloucester and Kent cousins are an example of this. 

However, the Queen's late sister Princess Margaret's two children Lady Sarah Chatto and Viscount Linley and families are always welcome at Sandringham. They most likely attended today's lunch along with the Queen's children, their partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Prince William, Catherine, George and Charlotte will be spending Christmas with the Duchess's family in Berkshire so this would be the last time they would see the royal family before the 25th.

Kensington Palace At Christmas

I have just spotted a beautiful photo of the public entrance to the State Apartments at Kensington Palace.

George & Charlotte To Spend Christmas With Middleton Family

According to Hello magazine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children will spend Christmas Day with Catherine's family in Berkshire.

Since their marriage, this will only be the second time Catherine and William have spent Christmas Day away from the Royal Family. The first time was in 2012 when the Duchess was suffering extreme morning sickness in the early stages of her pregnancy with Prince George.

The Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire will be filled with the excitement of young children opening their presents from Santa on Christmas Day. 

Catherine's sister Pippa is to be married next May and no doubt the sisters will be looking at the plans for the big day. 

It is expected that the Cambridge family will return to Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate to spend some of the season with The Queen, William's father the Prince of Wales and brother Prince Harry.

Hopefully we will see a new photo of George and Charlotte released soon for Christmas.

Christmas For The Cambridges

George Christmas 2014

It is now less than two weeks until Christmas and the Cambridge Family will once again head to their Norfolk home Amner Hall. Amner is on the Queen's Sandringham Estate where the Royal Family spend the festive season. 

For the past two years the Duchess of Cambridge's family, the Middletons have stayed at Amner Hall and so the young children have been able to see both sides of the family. 

Prince George, now 3, will be excited by the prospect of Santa Claus delivering presents. Princess Charlotte at nineteen months will be able to show her excitement for the first time. 

Two years ago, when expecting her second child, Catherine took George to see London's Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. Not long after, the duo were joined by William for a visit to Thursford's Santa's Magical Journey not far from Amner Hall. It will be interesting to see where the family visits Santa this year.

Cambridges 2015

Before Christmas, The Queen hosts a lunch at Buckingham Palace for the extended Royal Family including the Kent and Gloucester families. The late Princess Margaret's children and grandchildren are also invited. The lunch makes sure all the relatives celebrate Christmas together. The Queen and Prince Philip then catch a scheduled train to King's Lynn in Norfolk for their winter break. 


Before Catherine, William and Harry depart for Norfolk they have a Volunteer Christmas Party to attend for Heads Together:

The Duke, Duchess, Prince Harry and @heads_together have been invited to join @TheMixUK Volunteer Christmas Party on 19 Dec. pic.twitter.com/GVevOJbAS0

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) December 6, 2016

Sporty Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is almost 18 months old and the royal toddler's enjoyment of sport is emerging.

In June, Charlotte's mum Catherine remarked at a reception to celebrate the Queen's 90th  birthday 'oh she is very cute but she has got quite a feisty side.' Sport might just be an ideal way for the young princess to express herself.

More recently, the Duchess met with medalists from the Rio Olympic Games and Paralympics. From Hello magazine:

"While conversing at Buckingham Palace with equestrian triple-gold medalist Natasha Baker, the Duchess of Cambridge admitted that her little girl has a “passion” for horses.

After chatting with the 34-year-old royal, Natasha revealed, “[The Duchess] said Charlotte is really enjoying her riding which is great to hear, and I said we may see her here on a line-up in 20 years time.”
Though Charlotte fancies horseback riding, her mother doesn’t share the same interest — but that’s not to say she won’t support her daughter. “[Kate] emphasized that Charlotte has this passion about horses and although she doesn't echo it, she'll do her best to champion and encourage it,” Natasha said.

Prince William's wife noted that their daughter “would have loved” to have been at the reception but “she'd be running riot.” No doubt the little equestrian in-the-making was at home with big brother Prince George who is a fan of another sport: fencing. Kate said, “George is fascinated by fencing, but I think that's because of the face shields.” 

Field Hockey Player Alexandra Danson revealed, "[Kate] said George has picked up a polo stick and she's trying to show him to use it as a hockey stick."

Also from Hello, Prince William commented on the children's football skills at the National Football Museum in Manchester:

"Charlotte is the one who shows more aptitude [for football]," William said, chatting to the England women's team captain, Steph Houghton, and her teammate Jill Scott. "George is sort of getting into it slowly, but Charlotte is showing more aptitude."

We also know the Cambridge siblings have swimming lessons and George has been having tennis lessons at the family's country home, Amner Hall.

Like most parents of small children, William and Catherine have come to realise what better way to burn off toddler energy than with lots of physical activity!
 

What Did Charlotte And George Do In Canada?

The activities of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were well
documented, but what Prince George and his sister Princess Charlotte experienced was more private.

Charlotte and George were publicly seen arriving at the airport in Victoria, British Columbia at the start of the tour. The children, both dressed in blue stole the show. George, who has been known for his exuberance was reluctant to meet the dignitories lined up to welcome them. 


While Catherine and William carried out their royal duties, nanny Maria Borrallo looked after the children. The young prince and princess went swimming in the Government House pool and also went to Willows Beach which is a 15 minute drive from Victoria. The youngsters were seen making sandcastles and paddled in the water.

On the Tuesday the royal children visited Beacon Hill Children's Farm where they could play with the animals including miniature horses.

Towards the end of the visit, the royal children attended a party for military families in the gardens of Government House where the Cambridges stayed during the tour. Rabbits, goats, a dog and a children's entertainer who made balloon animals were there as well as a morning tea party.

On day 8, the family made their way to the seaplane terminal. After farewelling their hosts and fans, the Cambridges flew to a nearby airforce base to board the Canadian Air Force's A310 jet for the journey home.

The final treat for aviation nut George was being able to sit in the co-pilot's seat of the seaplane after the family arrived landed at the air force base. When asked where he was flying, George said he was "flying us to England".

A successful trip all around!

Day 8 - Part 2 Goodbye Canada

view from inside seaplane source: kensingtonroyal

Pilot Shawn Stewart  source: kensington royal

Day 8