I’m sharing something that’s sparking a lot of conversation among those of us who closely follow the Princess of Wales. After a difficult year for the Wales family, they arrived at Forest Lodge hoping to begin a more peaceful phase. But that move presents a dilemma that Kate feels weighs more heavily as December approaches.
The princess loves to recreate the Christmas magic she experienced with her mother, Carole, and wants George, Charlotte, and Louis to have the same warm memories. However, organizing everything from a new home, with customs still being established, is not as simple as it sounds.
How does Kate want to spend Christmas with her children this year?
The princess seeks a balance between tradition, simplicity, and boundaries. According to expert Jennie Bond, Kate enjoys preparing homemade gifts for her children.
She loves the idea of decorations made from what they find in the woods, and those little rituals that give meaning to the Christmas season. There’s even talk of personalized boxes to open on the first day of December, filled with small surprises, a handmade calendar, and perhaps Christmas pajamas to wear more than once. All very much in line with the familiar style she strives to preserve, even within a real-world setting where it’s easy to lose authenticity.
Apart from that, Kate and William remain firm on one sensitive point: no smartphones, even though George is now entering the age where asking for one becomes inevitable.
What does Forest Lodge mean in this equation?
A new home that marks a turning point. Bond suggests that settling into a more permanent place makes everything more exciting… and more complicated. Forest Lodge promises a “magical” Christmas, but it also opens the door to new routines, decisions, and expectations.
And yes, there’s a question many parents will ask themselves, as the Waleses do: how far should we yield to technology? It seems a possible solution would be a “brick phone.” No screens, no distractions.
What is Kate preparing for her annual event at Westminster Abbey?
The Christmas concert that has become the princess’s personal hallmark. While organizing her family life, Kate continues to work on her most representative event: the Christmas Carol Concert.
On December 5th, she will return to Westminster Abbey with a clear message, focusing on those who support their communities through love and unity. She has been involved in every detail since she started this tradition five years ago.
Regardless of how many well-known figures participate this year, the intention is what truly stands out: to celebrate the everyday people who support others during difficult times. And, incidentally, to confirm that Christmas has become the Princess of Wales’ own territory.