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.