{"id":2202353,"date":"2025-12-17T06:45:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T06:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2202353"},"modified":"2025-12-17T06:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T06:45:46","slug":"princess-kate-and-prince-william-take-george-charlotte-and-louis-to-king-charles-christmas-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/princess-kate-and-prince-william-take-george-charlotte-and-louis-to-king-charles-christmas-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Princess Kate and Prince William take George Charlotte and Louis to King Charles&#8217; Christmas lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"en_N-fETyQ\" data-wc=\"46\">The <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/prince-william\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Prince<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/kate-middleton\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Princess of Wales<\/a> were among the guests to head to <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/buckingham-palace\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Buckingham Palace<\/a> on Tuesday afternoon where they enjoyed a festive meal with <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/king-charles\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">King Charles<\/a> ahead of Christmas. The royal couple were seen joined by two of their children, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/princess-charlotte\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Princess Charlotte<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/prince-louis\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Prince Louis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"erLk69Gkgb2\" data-wc=\"44\">Other royals who were seen heading to the event included the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/prince-edward\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Duke<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/sophie-wessex\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Duchess of Edinburgh<\/a> and their daughter, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/lady-louise-windsor\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Lady Louise Windsor<\/a>, the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/duke-of-kent\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Duke of Kent<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/lady-sarah-chatto\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Lady Sarah Chatto<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/princess-beatrice\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Princesses Beatrice<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/princess-eugenie\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Eugenie<\/a>, who were seen smiling as they arrived in their car.<\/p>\n<p id=\"emUOWCGrHSs\" data-wc=\"54\">Eugenie and Beatrice had both been <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/871415\/kate-middleton-supported-prince-william-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-carol-concert\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">absent from Kate&#8217;s carol concert<\/a>, which was hosted on 5 December. Although their father, <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/prince-andrew\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor<\/a> has been stripped of his royal titles due to his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it&#8217;s believed that the King isn&#8217;t seeking to <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/865025\/princess-beatrice-and-princess-eugenie-will-not-be-punished-by-king-charles-and-prince-william\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">punish the royal ladies for their father&#8217;s actions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eBA4sQZm28h\" data-wc=\"45\">The King typically hosts a meal for his family ahead of going to Sandringham, where the royals like to spend Christmas Day. The monarch will no doubt be delighted by William and Kate&#8217;s attendance, with the pair and their children <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/736131\/king-charles-hosts-royals-pre-christmas-lunch\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">absent from last year&#8217;s proceedings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"e3gfpLXaEU_\" data-wc=\"38\"><strong>HELLO!\u00a0<\/strong>understood at the time that the Prince and Princess of Wales were already in Norfolk when the King held last year&#8217;s meal. The couple were spending time with their children after they had broken up from school.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eSgdNgmvP8q\" data-wc=\"55\">The monarch has continued the tradition that was started by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who hosted her family before she headed down to Sandringham for her official Christmas break. The event is usually attended by wider members of the royal family who don&#8217;t traditionally travel down to Sandringham to celebrate with the King.<\/p>\n<p id=\"edek6dy0C_d\" data-wc=\"10\">Scroll down to see the best photos from the event\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eUP1sK7rqq\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">The young royal looked forward to the event<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Prince William and Charlotte<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>Prince William was in charge of driving his family to the event, with Charlotte sitting at the front at one point. She was joined by brothers Louis and George, and their nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eno_qk5ENv\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3b7f966415f4-mumbyparty161225-034.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3b7f966415f4-mumbyparty161225-034.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3b7f966415f4-mumbyparty161225-034.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/3b7f966415f4-mumbyparty161225-034.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attend a Pre-Christmas lunch party hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">The pair were seen smiling<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Beatrice and Eugenie arrive<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>Beatrice and Eugenie were also among the royals on the guest list, and the sisters were seen arriving together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eX2Kqzp2IW\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/33ea842499aa-mumbyparty161225-028.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/33ea842499aa-mumbyparty161225-028.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/33ea842499aa-mumbyparty161225-028.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/33ea842499aa-mumbyparty161225-028.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"670\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Princess Beatrice was all smilrs behind the driver's seat\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">The royal was glad to be there!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Beatrice&#8217;s smile<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>Beatrice was seen grinning from ear to ear as she pulled in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eu_iFyDSMQ\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/699b82b8528c-mumbyparty161225-043.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/699b82b8528c-mumbyparty161225-043.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/699b82b8528c-mumbyparty161225-043.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/699b82b8528c-mumbyparty161225-043.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"717\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"blonde woman sitting in front seat of car\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Sophie always looks amazing<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Duchess Sophie<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The Duchess of Edinburgh was seen arriving alongside her husband, Prince Edward, and their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor. The royal looked so elegant in an emerald dress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"e1JyqW5W1p\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/49e1f71f96fd-mumbyparty161225-024.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/49e1f71f96fd-mumbyparty161225-024.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/49e1f71f96fd-mumbyparty161225-024.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/49e1f71f96fd-mumbyparty161225-024.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Lady Louise Windsor attend a Pre-Christmas lunch party hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Edward arrived with Sophie and Lady Louise<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Prince Edward<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The Duke of Edinburgh was seen arriving alongside his wife and daughter for the festive gathering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eEtTSpdbWn\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/caa527355601-princess-anne.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/caa527355601-princess-anne.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/caa527355601-princess-anne.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/caa527355601-princess-anne.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence arriving at pre-Christmas lunch party at Buckingham Palace\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">The King has a close relationship with his sister<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The Princess Royal was also seen attending the event alongside her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"exkGtET798\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/bb6d9ac5b351-mumbyparty161225-006.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/bb6d9ac5b351-mumbyparty161225-006.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/bb6d9ac5b351-mumbyparty161225-006.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/bb6d9ac5b351-mumbyparty161225-006.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Eugenie's husband Jack was also in attendance\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Eugenie&#8217;s husband also attended the gathering<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Jack Brooksbank<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The royal sisters weren&#8217;t alone when they arrived at the event, as Eugenie&#8217;s husband, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/jack-brooksbank\/\">Jack Brooksbank<\/a>, was seen alongside his wife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"e6lRDXalQ2\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d7f9a93b75d-mumbyparty161225-004.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d7f9a93b75d-mumbyparty161225-004.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d7f9a93b75d-mumbyparty161225-004.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d7f9a93b75d-mumbyparty161225-004.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attends a Pre-Christmas lunch party hosted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">The Duke of Kent joined his wider family<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Duke of Kent<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The King made sure that the Duke of Kent was in attendance after the royal lost his wife, the late Duchess of Kent in September.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"etxpM2RI5l\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2a160e8b92e5-lady-sarah-chatto.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2a160e8b92e5-lady-sarah-chatto.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2a160e8b92e5-lady-sarah-chatto.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2a160e8b92e5-lady-sarah-chatto.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniel and Lady Sarah Chatto riding in a car\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Lady Sarah was joined by her husband and one of her sons<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Lady Sarah Chatto<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The King&#8217;s cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, was seen arriving alongside her husband, Daniel, and their eldest son, Samuel Chatto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"egYg0Zl1CZ\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/89ddbeddaecd-david-armstrong-jones-bike.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/89ddbeddaecd-david-armstrong-jones-bike.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/89ddbeddaecd-david-armstrong-jones-bike.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/89ddbeddaecd-david-armstrong-jones-bike.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"876\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"David Armstrong-Jones riding a bike to a Christmas lunch outside the grounds of Buckingham Palace\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">David arrived in style!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">David Armstrong-Jones<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>While many of the royals arrived in cars and black cabs, the King&#8217;s cousin, David Armstrong-Jones instead opted to bike to Buckingham Palace. The 64-year-old wore a bright orange ho-vis jacket to keep himself safe while cycling in the low light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"ehSTMA_fnI\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2347a9da01ea-mumbyparty161225-020.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2347a9da01ea-mumbyparty161225-020.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2347a9da01ea-mumbyparty161225-020.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2347a9da01ea-mumbyparty161225-020.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lady Helen Taylor attends a Pre-Christmas lunch party hosted by King Charles III\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Lady Helen wrapped up warm<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Lady Helen Taylor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>Also among the royal guests were Lady Helen Taylor, the daughter of the Duke and late Duchess of Kent. The royal wrapped up warm for the event with a gorgeous scarf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eTVf8HKqvf\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2932120f7858-mumbyparty161225-003-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2932120f7858-mumbyparty161225-003-1.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2932120f7858-mumbyparty161225-003-1.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/2932120f7858-mumbyparty161225-003-1.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Princess Alexandra attends a Pre-Christmas lunch party hosted by King Charles III \" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Alexandra waved to crowds waiting outside<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Princess Alexandra<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>The late Queen&#8217;s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was also in attendance at the event. The 88-year-old royal waved at crowds as she arrived.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eVGb-Pe3DX\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d6f15e3b214-mumbyparty161225-002.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d6f15e3b214-mumbyparty161225-002.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d6f15e3b214-mumbyparty161225-002.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/7d6f15e3b214-mumbyparty161225-002.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"743\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flora Vesterberg and Timothy Vesterberg attend a Pre-Christmas lunch party\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Flora is currently 61st in line to the throne<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Flora and Timothy Vesterberg<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>Many members of the King&#8217;s extended family also arrived. Flora Vesterberg, the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, and her husband, Timothy, were seen arriving together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"e9iPMFXRvl\">\n<div class=\" he-theme he-gaLiIt-1563865 -list-item caption -original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div>\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02 original_aspect_ratio\">\n<div class=\"imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d468530c7898-mumbyparty161225-045.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d468530c7898-mumbyparty161225-045.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d468530c7898-mumbyparty161225-045.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/d468530c7898-mumbyparty161225-045.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"family travelling in car\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image image\"\/><span class=\"imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Max Mumby<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"he-gaLiItCa-228129a\">Sophie&#8217;s daughter smiled for the camera<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"he-720f74 he-gaLiItTi-2077575\">Sophie Winkleman<\/h2>\n<div class=\"he-gaLiItDe-2719e39\">\n<p>Sophie Winkleman was seen heading to the event with her husband, Lord Frederick Windsor. One of their daughters was seen smiling for the camera as their car pulled in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.celebrity.land.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests to head to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon where they enjoyed a festive meal with King Charles ahead of Christmas. The royal couple were seen joined by two of their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Other royals who were seen heading to the event [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2202354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[24083,23651,36216,23068,23395,24214,366874],"class_list":["post-2202353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-british-royals","tag-kate-middleton","tag-prince-louis","tag-prince-william","tag-princess-charlotte","tag-royalty","tag-the-princess-of-wales"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Princess-Kate-and-Prince-William-take-George-Charlotte-and-Louis.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2202353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2202353"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2202353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2202355,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2202353\/revisions\/2202355"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2202354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2202353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2202353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2202353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}