Inside The Royal Family Christmas Plans

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00:00it's beginning to look a lot like christmas for the royal family across the royal residences the

00:05halls are already decked towering fir trees sparkling lights festive garlands and winter

00:11table displays transforming windsor castle buckingham palace and holyrood house for the

00:16season preparations are also underway at sandringham house the picturesque norfolk estate

00:21where king charles iii and queen camilla will host this year's festivities bringing together

00:26prince william princess kate and their children prince george princess charlotte and prince louie

00:31while charles has appeared well in recent months he is still undergoing cancer treatment at the

00:36same time it marks kate's first christmas since announcing her remission in january a source

00:42tells us the celebration may carry a wistful tone but it will also be one of gratitude especially

00:47after kate received the all clear the theme of kate's together at christmas carol service airing

00:52in the uk on december 24th is happiness and love and that sentiment will carry into the royal holiday

00:59a source tells us they all want to make the most of their time together this christmas also marks a

01:04fresh start kate and williams first holiday in their new home forest lodge where they relocated

01:09in late october a source says they're looking forward to creating memories in their forever home

01:14the family's traditions from visiting local tree farms to baking and watching holiday films will

01:20continue they want a traditional christmas without heirs and graces charles meanwhile could use some

01:26good cheer after a difficult few months prince andrew was formally stripped of his royal titles in october

01:31and although charles and prince harry shared a promising face-to-face meeting in september harry

01:36and william remain deeply estranged there are also new concerns within the palace over whether trust can

01:42be rebuilt still charles is determined to create a memorable celebration source says he prioritizes duty

01:48but he's also a family man who knows his time is precious he wants a truly special christmas in case

01:55it's his last