The Wales family’s closeness with the Middletons was further demonstrated during the holidays, as Kate and William broke with royal protocol to hold their own Christmas party fo

As she continues her return to public life, Kate Middleton joked “I seem to have lost my family!” after she fell behind Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis on the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day walkabout.

George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Louis, 6, walked alongside their parents Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales, as members of Britain's royal family made their way into St. Mary Magdalene Church for their traditional Christmas Day service.

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A royal expert has claimed Prince William and Kate Middleton were supported by Carole and Michael Middleton during their "darkest days.” Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond noted that the family "pulled together as a unit" despite the "brutal" year,

In addition to Charles and Camilla and William and Kate and their children, other royal family members who celebrate Christmas at Sandringham include Charles's sister, Princess Anne, and youngest brother Prince Edward, and their spouses, children and in the case of Anne, grandchildren.

Prince William and Kate Middleton met while studying at St Andrews University and have been together for over 20 years, but their relationship hasn't always been plain sailing

A royal expert has claimed that recent moves made by Prince William and Princess Kate indicate that they are keen to take 'control' of their own affairs and 'bypass' the so-called men in grey suits

Prince William and Kate Middleton have been together for over 20 years, but despite their strong bond, this didn't stop His Royal Highness from once buying his princess a bizarre gift that "didn't go well.