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Kate Middleton and Prince William abandon Christmas plans for sake of royal children

EXCLUSIVE: The Prince and Princess of Wales are keen for their three children to grow up as 'normal' as possible, and this is reflected in how they plan to celebrate Christmas

Sharing a closer insight, Jennie continued: "They are lucky because they have their own home close to Sandringham so they’ve always been able to wake up there, do stockings and presents and then go over to the big house for the more formal celebrations." The royal expert added: "I suspect that when they are King and Queen a lot of traditions will change – and the exchange of presents on Christmas Eve may well be one of them." They expect them to find their own way in life and Louise and James have had a relatively normal upbringing (given that they are part of the royal family and live in a stonking great mansion!)"

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