Prince William Shares Festive Moments with Military Families in Wiltshire

The Prince of Wales joined a Christmas celebration with the Mercian Regiment, revealing royal holiday plans and receiving heartfelt gifts from children.

Prince William attended a Christmas event at Picton Barracks in Wiltshire as Colonel-in-Chief of the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment, engaging with soldiers and their families.
During the visit, he received a humorous hand-drawn portrait from a 10-year-old, which he folded and kept to share with his family.
William revealed his Christmas Day plans include gathering with 45 members of the royal family at Sandringham, as well as hopes for long walks with the family dog.
The Prince declined to wear a festive jumper, joking he doesn’t own one, and shared lighthearted moments with attendees, including discussions about video games and holiday wishes.
The event featured a Fijian choir performance and gift exchanges, with William expressing gratitude and wishing families a peaceful holiday season.