Why Kate Middleton, Prince William, & Their 3 Kids Are Skipping Palace's Pre-Christmas Lunch

The holiday celebrations are underway at the Palace, and today, King Charles is hosting his pre-Christmas Palace luncheon.

However, Prince William, wife Princess Catherine (aka Kate Middleton), and their three kids, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, are not attending this year.

So, why are they skipping today’s festivities?

Keep reading to find out more…

Well, they are actually already out of town for the holidays at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, England. They are expected to attend the annual royal family Christmas celebration on December 25 at the Sandringham Estate.

People reports that the couple are “looking forward to catching up with family” on Christmas Day.

The Princess has had a tough year after being diagnosed with cancer. Early in 2024, it was announced that she underwent an abdominal surgery, which led many to worry. In addition, many conspiracy theories started circulating about her sudden departure from the spotlight. The theories became even more viral after a photo that she shared in March was found to be Photoshopped.

In March of 2024, she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and had been undergoing preventative chemotherapy.

She announced that she had finished her chemo treatments in September.

Find out who wasn’t invited to the royal family’s Christmas Day celebration this year.