During the royal family's Christmas walk at Sandringham, Kate Middleton showed her humorous side when a man's chair broke, asking if he was okay and joking about too many mince pies, while also taking her time engaging with well-wishers and her children.
In Norway, reports of domestic violence and sexual assault are rising, coinciding with the upcoming rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, a member of the royal family, who faces multiple charges including rape and illegal filming. The case has sparked discussions on breaking taboos around violence and abuse, and has influenced public opinion about the monarchy, with some groups calling for a republic. Despite the controversy, the royal family remains largely popular among Norwegians.
James Holt, the longest-serving aide to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is stepping down from his role at Archewell Philanthropies after nearly a decade, as the couple rebrands their foundation to expand their philanthropic efforts. Holt, who has been a key supporter in their charitable work, will remain a senior advisor and support overseas humanitarian trips, with the couple expressing gratitude for his contributions.
A former royal staff member recalls Prince Andrew's rude behavior and catchphrase 'Do it!', highlighting a less favorable view of his treatment of staff during his time in the Royal Family.
Harry and Meghan have experienced a high turnover of staff, including their chief communications officer, due to a mismatch between their celebrity ambitions and the professional environment they foster, which may be driven by their pursuit of a Kardashian-style lifestyle rather than traditional royal or philanthropic roles.
During Christmas, the Royal Family publicly supported Princess Eugenie, showing unity and protection despite her father Prince Andrew's scandal and loss of titles, with body language experts noting deliberate gestures of resilience and confidence from Eugenie and her sister Beatrice.
Princess Charlotte took selfies with fans outside Sandringham Church during Christmas, with Prince William reacting positively, while the royal family celebrated the holiday with various events and charity work, including volunteering at The Passage.
Princess Beatrice and Eugenie defied expectations by attending the royal family's Christmas at Sandringham, showing support for King Charles III amid family scandals involving their father, Prince Andrew, and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, while choosing to stand united with the wider royal family.
During Christmas at Sandringham, Prince Louis excitedly grabbed a large Lindor chocolate gift from a royal fan, leading to a sweet moment with Prince William, while King Charles emphasized unity and hope in his Christmas speech.
The article covers various news topics including the Royal Family's public appearance at Sandringham, concerns over potential over-valuation of homes for the mansion tax, a predicted slump in Boxing Day sales due to economic factors, a controversy involving a teacher showing inappropriate videos, and the use of drones for smuggling and potential prison escapes.
King Charles broke tradition by recording his Christmas speech at Westminster Abbey instead of Buckingham Palace, addressing themes of honor, resilience, and reconciliation amid a turbulent year for the royal family, including personal and family challenges.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended Christmas church services with the royal family at Sandringham, excluding their father Prince Andrew and mother Fergie, amid his recent public downfall and loss of royal titles.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children celebrated Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham, attending church and participating in traditional festivities, while Prince Andrew was notably absent due to recent title changes.
Princess Charlotte was seen enjoying Christmas with her cousins Mia and Lena Tindall during the royal family's church outing, highlighting the close bond among the younger generation of the royal family during the holidays.
Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice attended the Christmas Day church service with the royal family at Sandringham, marking a subdued holiday for the family as their father, Andrew, was absent and stripped of his titles due to controversies surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. The event included other senior royals and was held amid ongoing family and public scrutiny, with King Charles III emphasizing health and early diagnosis.