The Cambridge family’s 2021 Christmas card.Photo: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge/Instagram
Prince Williamis sharing his Christmas favorites!
WhilePrince William, 39, admitted that food is “quite important” around Christmas and he always finds “a tiny bit of space left in my stomach somewhere for a bit of turkey or sausage or a bit of wine,” he most looks forward to the holidays as a time to get together with loved ones.
“For me, generally, bringing the family together at Christmastime is always lovely because we’re quite spread out doing our things a lot of time throughout the year. We get very few moments to actually come together,” he said. “When I see my children meet up with my cousin’s children, and they all have a wonderful time playing together, it’s very special. I look forward to that a lot.”
He added, “Obviously, Christmas is a new dynamic when you have children. Suddenly it’s a whole different ballgame of noise and excitement.”
William received one question about board games, and he shared thatMonopolyandRiskare favorites in his household withKate Middletonand their three children:Prince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3. However, it’s something that “usually everyone gets very cross about because they lose.”
And while Elf on the Shelf is a popular Christmas tradition for lots of families, it doesn’t seem like the elf has visited the palace…at least not yet. “I don’t know what Elf on a Shelf is,” William admitted.
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
Prince Williamalso shared his favorite Christmas film (he said he watchesElfevery Christmas “and it still makes me laugh) and named “Feliz Navidad” as a go-to Christmas song, although he shared that he finds it hard to decide and also gave a shout out to Mariah Carey.
As for what William wants for Christmas this year, he said that he hasn’t had much time to think about that question. But he does hope Aston Villa, his favorite soccer team wins their Boxing Day match.
Prince Williamand Kate recently shared their2021 family Christmas card, which was snapped while they were on a private vacation in Jordan.
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The Cambridge clan usually joinsQueen Elizabethand the rest of the family for Christmas festivities at Sandringham. Last year, however, thetraditional gathering was called offdue to the coronavirus pandemic. The Queen and Prince Philip, who died in April at the age of 99, instead spent the holiday quietly at Windsor Castle. The plans are back on for this year unless the government mandates amid the U.K. COVID surge change between now and Christmas.
In 2019,Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlottemade theirChristmas morning debutalongside the royals for their annual walk to church services.
One thing is for sure: the couple is likely to get an earlywake upfrom their three kids! Prince George and Princess Charlotte were eager to start their holiday celebrations in 2018, their parents revealed to well-wishers lining the route of their church outing. When afan asked the pair how early they got up, William replied, “This morning was about 5 a.m.” Kate smiled at the answer as the crowd moaned at the early time.
source: people.com
