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Reported Plan to Update Royal Christmas Puts Rank-Order Gift Rule in Doubt

Charles and Camilla plan a Sandringham Christmas with a narrower guest list.

Overview

  • Media reports say Prince William aims to end the £5, rank-based gift exchange at Sandringham when he leads future festivities, a move not officially confirmed.
  • Christmas 2025 is expected to proceed at Sandringham under King Charles and Queen Camilla with formal customs such as black-tie attire and seating by rank.
  • Tom Parker Bowles confirmed he and his sister Laura Lopes will not attend this year under an every-other-year rotation.
  • The Times has been cited as reporting that Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are not invited to the celebrations.
  • Commentators suggest Prince Harry and Meghan are unlikely to travel from the United States, with a video call considered more realistic.