<\/p>\n
Royal family marked Christmas by wishing their fans with a festive photo and a sweet wish on their official social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Taking to Instagram, the Buckingham palace shared a simple Christmas greeting through a short video featuring a decorated Christmas tree.<\/p>\n
The festive clip highlighted the spirit of the season as the royals extended warm holiday wishes to the public.<\/p>\n
“Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!” they captioned the post.<\/p>\n
King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, Kate Middleton, their kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, along with some other senior royals will celebrate Christmas at Sandringham.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Apart from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, two more family members will not be joining the royals, including former Prince Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.<\/p>\n
According to a palace insider, Charles is set to revive a century-old tradition at Sandringham this year, with guests being weighed before and after Christmas dinner.<\/p>\n
The monarch is said to be adamant about reviving the tradition despite criticism that the practice is outdated, reported Radar Online.<\/p>\n
The ritual, started by King Edward VII, aims to ensure everyone has eaten well, however, the insider said that it sits with \u201cuncomfortably with modern attitudes.\u201d<\/p>\n
“This tradition has always been framed as lighthearted, but there is growing recognition that it sits uncomfortably with modern attitudes,\u201d said a palace source.<\/p>\n
They added, \u201cEven so, it is expected to continue this year because the King sees it as part of maintaining continuity.”<\/p>\n
“There is awareness inside the household that some family members find it awkward and even cruel,\u201d the source continued.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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