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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tKing Charles III loves the royal family\u2019s Christmas traditions \u2014 especially this one aspect of the holiday season. \u201cThey love doing gag gift exchanges and a Sandringham walkabout,\u201d a source tells Us Weekly exclusively. \u201cThey don\u2019t do anything extravagant for gifts and do more funny gifts that make each other laugh.\u201d The royal family members [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Photographer Jackson, 45, was especially pleased to take Charles and Camilla\u2019s holiday card pic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat a great visit that was,\u201d Jackson wrote via Instagram comment on Saturday. \u201cHappy Christmas!!\ud83c\udf84<\/span> \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\nCharles\u2019 Christmas card is just one of his annual traditions. Every year, he leads his family \u2014 including Camilla, son Prince William<\/strong> and the monarch\u2019s siblings \u2014 on a walk to Christmas Day church services at Sandringham Estate. That afternoon, Charles will deliver a sentimental holiday speech to the British people before settling in for an intimate celebration with his family.<\/p>\n\u201cThe celebration may carry a wistful tone,\u201d a source exclusively told Us Weekly <\/i><\/a>earlier this month, referring to Charles and daughter-in-law Princess Kate Middleton<\/strong>\u2019s respective cancer battles. \u201cHowever, it will also be a time of celebration, especially after Kate received the all-clear.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"Charles-and-Camilla-in-Italy-GettyImages-2242441621\"](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Charles-and-Camilla-in-Italy-GettyImages-2242441621.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the Vatican in October.<\/span> Aaron Chown \/ POOL \/ AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nCharles and Kate, 43, were both diagnosed with undisclosed forms of cancer in 2024. While the king is still undergoing treatment<\/a>, Kate revealed that she is in remission earlier this year.<\/p>\n\u201cThey all want to make the most of their time together,\u201d the insider added of the family\u2019s holiday plans. \u201cCharles prioritizes duty, but he\u2019s also a family man who knows his time is precious. He wants a special last Christmas in case it\u2019s his last.\u201d<\/p>\n
The source further revealed that Charles will do \u201ceverything expected of him and more\u201d regarding his public Christmas duties.<\/p>\n
\u201cCharles wants to have a traditional holiday with all the royals,\u201d the source added to Us. <\/i>\u201cEvery family Christmas is precious, but it\u2019s especially so for him this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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Charles\u2019 Christmas card is just one of his annual traditions. Every year, he leads his family \u2014 including Camilla, son Prince William<\/strong> and the monarch\u2019s siblings \u2014 on a walk to Christmas Day church services at Sandringham Estate. That afternoon, Charles will deliver a sentimental holiday speech to the British people before settling in for an intimate celebration with his family.<\/p>\n \u201cThe celebration may carry a wistful tone,\u201d a source exclusively told Us Weekly <\/i><\/a>earlier this month, referring to Charles and daughter-in-law Princess Kate Middleton<\/strong>\u2019s respective cancer battles. \u201cHowever, it will also be a time of celebration, especially after Kate received the all-clear.\u201d<\/p>\n Charles and Kate, 43, were both diagnosed with undisclosed forms of cancer in 2024. While the king is still undergoing treatment<\/a>, Kate revealed that she is in remission earlier this year.<\/p>\n \u201cThey all want to make the most of their time together,\u201d the insider added of the family\u2019s holiday plans. \u201cCharles prioritizes duty, but he\u2019s also a family man who knows his time is precious. He wants a special last Christmas in case it\u2019s his last.\u201d<\/p>\n The source further revealed that Charles will do \u201ceverything expected of him and more\u201d regarding his public Christmas duties.<\/p>\n \u201cCharles wants to have a traditional holiday with all the royals,\u201d the source added to Us. <\/i>\u201cEvery family Christmas is precious, but it\u2019s especially so for him this year.\u201d<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>
\n King Charles III and Queen Camilla leave the Vatican in October.<\/span> Aaron Chown \/ POOL \/ AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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