Prince William and Kate Middleton to skip King Charles III’s Christmas lunch. Following Prince Harry trend?

Whether the festive mood has started officially or not, King Charles III has kick-started the pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace already.

However, not all the royals were present this year.

Prince William and Kate Middleton, along with their three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis — were notably absent from the gathering.

People Magazine reported that the Walses were not expected to attend the lunch as they are already in Norfolk, preparing for the royal family’s private Christmas celebrations at the Sandringham Estate. The family is looking forward to reuniting with loved ones at Sandringham over the holiday period

King Charles hosted several members of the royal family for the celebratory meal. The Christmas lunch is a longstanding royal tradition, carried over from Queen Elizabeth’s reign.