When Royal Traditions Met Childlike Excitement: A Peek Into The Royals' Christmas

There’s something magical about Christmas morning, especially when it involves the joy of children unwrapping gifts. This year, as families around the world gathered to celebrate, the spotlight was on the British royals. Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, reportedly shared just how thrilled her little ones—five-year-old Prince George and three-year-old Princess Charlotte—were for Santa’s arrival.

As the royal family made their way to the church service on Christmas Day, Kate gave a candid insight into the excitement at home. According to reports from Hello!, a woman named Jill recounted her conversation with the Duchess: “I asked Kate if the children were up early, and she said, ‘Oh, very early! But it was so lovely to see their faces.’” That’s right, folks—Kate’s kiddos broke royal tradition by waking up super early to open their presents. Who can blame them? Christmas magic knows no bounds!

A Royal Tradition, With a Twist

Now, here’s where things get interesting. While the British monarchy typically follows a specific Christmas tradition, this year seemed a little different. Traditionally, the royals open their gifts on Christmas Eve, and these early offerings are often lighthearted or even gag gifts. For instance, back in 2013, Prince Harry gifted his grandma, Queen Elizabeth, a shower cap with the bold statement: “Ain’t Life A B—h.” And Kate once gave Harry a grow-your-own-girlfriend kit. Talk about a sense of humor!

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Why Do the Royals Open Gifts on Christmas Eve?

So why do the royals do things a little differently? According to Marlene Koenig, a royal historian and founder of Royal Musings, it all comes down to their German roots. “The British royals still follow the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve,” she explained to Hello!. “It’s a time for family members who are present at Sandringham to exchange gifts, which are usually not expensive. The gifts are placed on a trestle table after tea time, creating a warm and intimate setting.” Sounds like a pretty special way to kick off the holiday season, doesn’t it?