Kate Middleton left 'in tears' after Prince William cancelled plans last minute

The Queen has told her family she is feeling “far better” and is “very much looking forward” to hosting her traditional Christmas lunch at Sandringham this year following her recent back sprain. The Monarch, 95, is preparing for the festive season which will be their first since the death of her husband, Prince Philip, earlier this year.

The royal family are some of the best-known names and faces in the country, but in some cases, not all is as it seems and the names we know aren’t those on their birth certificates. Some royals deviated from the official names they were given at birth in favour of shorter nicknames or in some cases something totally different.

Growing up in the royal household brings many privileges - and this year that includes enjoying three Christmases for the Cambridge children, Princes George and Louis, and Princess Charlotte! They’ll get to relish the triple treat when their parents Kate and William mix the formalities of the traditional royal gathering with two separate cosy family celebrations. But, the couple will make sure their offspring aren’t in any way spoiled, according to royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have reportedly been searching for a social media whizz - but what are they like as bosses? “I’ve seen a lot of staff come and go in my years covering the Royal Family and William is known to be a great boss,” says commentator Duncan Larcombe, author of Prince Harry: The Inside Story. “He makes sure his staff are seen as much as possible as colleagues rather than employees.

The Queen may return to Sandringham to feel closer to Prince Philip as her first wedding anniversary without her beloved husband approaches, says a royal expert. And Kate, who often spends weekends on the estate with William and the children, will be a great source of comfort to her.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (AKA Kate Middleton) are taking part in an annual tradition.

It's no secret that the royal family own a whole range of stunning properties, with most members have more than one home. The Queen has six different residences for her own use alone, while future king Charles has four homes across the UK.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge own three different properties, but most people are only being familiar with the first two.

Every year, The British Royal Family gather together for a jam-packed few days of highly-organised Christmas celebrations. Of course, they celebrate with a cheeky tipple just like the rest of us Brits, but they also have to adhere to many rules and age-old traditions.

“Spencer”, the upcoming biopic that stars Kristen Stewart as the late Princess Diana, shows the embattled royal wrestling with motherhood, life in the spotlight and the end of her marriage to Prince Charles, capturing an imagined Christmas holiday with the royal family in 1991.

Kate Middleton stuns in a blue dress as she and Prince William arrive at the Sustainable Markets Initiative Reception held at the Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow, Scotland on Monday night (November 1).

Kate Middleton and Prince William have been snapped showing their support for a Scouts campaign in Glasgow on Monday 1 November. William and Kate attended the youth group's #PromiseToThePlanet campaign in Dennistoun, Glasgow and met with Scouts from across the area and learn more about their environmental work.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 39, were dressed casually at the event, where they met with children who have been involved in environmental action and community work.