Princess Kate to celebrate quiet Christmas with loved ones while healing

Princess Kate is set to enjoy a quieter Christmas this year, with plans to spend the holiday with her "close family," rather than hosting a large crowd, according to royal expert Jennie Bond.

In light of the challenging year, Bond suggests that the focus will be on supporting both the King and Princess of Wales during this special time. 

“After the year they’ve had, it will mean the world to the King and Queen to have as many family members as possible joining them for Christmas,” Bond remarked.

With the growing number of young royals, this year’s celebration is expected to be more child-oriented, with the next generation of royals playing an increasingly central role.

Royal expert Jennie Bond shared that the holiday will be "more child-oriented," reflecting the true spirit of Christmas. 

"As the number of youngsters increases, the celebrations become more and more child-focused—exactly what Christmas should be all about," she told OK!

The entire family is expected to unite around the King and Princess Catherine, helping them close the chapter on a challenging year and usher in a brighter future. 

While some family members will stay in various properties across the Sandringham estate, Catherine’s parents are likely to stay at Anmer Hall. 

However, Bond speculated that the Princess of Wales might host only close family rather than a large gathering this year, given her recent health challenges.

Meanwhile, the Yorks are set to stay at Wood Farm. Despite the smaller gathering, the royal family will maintain their beloved Christmas Eve traditions. 

The Queen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren will continue the time-honored custom of decorating the 20ft Christmas tree in the White Drawing Room.

Following German tradition, presents will be exchanged on Christmas Eve during tea time, with gifts arranged on a white linen-covered trestle table in the Red Drawing Room.