Kate Middleton 'snubbed' Christmas invitation from Queen despite historic offer

Kate Middleton was once “left in tears” by now-husband Prince William after he is said to have once let her down last minute back in 2006. Fans of the royals have seen the Prince and Princess of Wales’ romance grow over the past two decades, after meeting as students in 2001. Their relationship blossomed while at the University of St Andrews, but faced much public scrutiny and attention upon graduating in 2005.

Before Prince William and Kate Middleton were married the pair were required to spend Christmas apart and reunite on New Year's Eve.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's hopes of a Christmas reunion in the UK have been dashed due to fresh drama. Fans were hoping that 2023 might be the year the couple would patch things up with the rest of the Royal Family and spend Christmas at Sandringham. In recent months, there have been whispers from sources close to Harry and Meghan suggesting they were keen on spending the festive season with their extended family in Britain.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missed another Christmas at Sandringham after fans hoped 2023 could be the year the pair make amends with the rest of the Firm.

After two days of eating and drinking in lavish style, Boxing Day is when many of the royals get up early, pull on their waxed Barbour jackets and wellington boots, and load their guns for a day of shooting on the 20,000-acre Sandringham estate. Although for many of us the day is about strolling off the excesses, playing games and snuggling in front of the TV, senior members of the family are expected to join the hunt for plump pheasants or grouse.

, their courtship and subsequent marriage have been the focus of interest for a vast amount of people living on Earth. The impeccable style has only added to her appeal, leading to an entourage of fans dedicated to of the future Queen of England.

Photos have emerged of the royal family attending their Christmas Day Service at Sandringham!

Kate Middleton cut a chic and classic figure as she led the Wales family to the annual Christmas Day service at Sandringham, in a stunning blue ensemble to mark the special day. The 41 year old Princess of Wales opted for a tailored deep blue single breasted coat by Alexander McQueen, which featured an asymmetric waist button detail and notched lapels, that Kate effortlessly paired with a navy blue turtleneck and matching boots.

We've forever in awe at how great Kate Middleton's hair and make-up always looks. Whether she's stepping out on royal engagements or attending black tie balls, the Princess of Wales always looks flawless. Christmas is a busy time for the royal too, with Kate hosting a carol service at Westminster Abbey for the third year in a row, as well as attending the annual Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.

Along with cringey cracker jokes, fights over the best Quality Street chocolate and post-lunch naps in front of the TV, Christmas Day would not feel right if we didn’t see the royals heading off on their seasonal trip to church. While the service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham is a strictly private affair, all eyes turn on the family as they make their way there, often stopping to chat to locals who gather to give their seasonal greetings. Last year, the family headed to church for the first time without Queen Elizabeth II leading the way.

The Royal Family are expected to spend Christmas at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk this year with members of the family all staying in the main house and vacant surrounding properties.To relieve the number of people staying in the house itself, royals such as the Prince and Princess of Wales are likely to stay at their nearby home of Anmer Hall with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.Thought to be their favourite property, Anmer Hall was a wedding gift to the couple from the late Queen and is located on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Anmer Hall is an 18th century red-brick home situated in the village of Anmer in Norfolk, England.

Gift-giving can be a challenging affair when your nearest and dearest already own priceless jewels, designer clothes and luxury cars. So instead of splashing out on expensive, over-the-top items, the royals don’t take seasonal gifting seriously.

The Prince and Princess of Wales enjoy a very close relationship with the Middleton family and often spend part of the Christmas holidays with them at home in Berkshire. Among many exciting family traditions, this year will be extra special for the family following a new addition to the clan in October.

Members of the Royal Family will spend Christmas at Sandringham House in Norfolk with their annual trip to church and a host of festive traditions. One of which is opening their presents on Christmas Eve, a tradition they've held for years. King Charles and Queen Camilla will be hosting Christmas this year, joined by their families including Prince William and Kate Middleton along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

As we begin the countdown to The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, it’s time to deck the halls, start thinking about what you will eat on the big day and make a dent in the Christmas shopping.The Royal Family is notorious for their special festive traditions, from opening presents on Christmas Eve to allegedly banning the game Monopoly. But the best unique tradition is surely how the family buy one another joke presents each year. Among funny stories of leather toilet seats, singing hamsters and shower caps, one gift the Princess of Wales bought Prince Harry before he married surely takes the crown.

The Royal Family is reportedly getting ready for its biggest Christmas celebrations in years with a bumper turn out of the Firm around the dinner table.

Vanity Fair that there is absolutely “no chance” of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex joining the family at Sandringham for the holidays.The reason?Harry’s estranged brother, Prince William, and his wife, Kate Middleton, allegedly have “hostility” toward them.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 41, also refuse to be in the same room as the Invictus Games founder, 39, and the former actress, 42, “let alone spend Christmas with them.”King Charles III is reportedly anxious about inviting the couple to the Yuletide holiday, but would have “loved nothing more than” to celebrate with his son and grandkids, Archie and Lilibet.“But it’s not that simple and there is no chance the Sussexes will be coming,” the source explained. “It would make things very difficult because there is still so much hostility towards Harry and Meghan, particularly from the Prince and Princess of Wales.”“Charles is also deeply nervous about the risks of conversations being leaked by the Sussex camp, which is why there have been very few of them.”Things have been tense within the Firm in recent months, with the release of Omid Scobie’s book “Endgame” in November.The Dutch version of the biography named two members of the royal family that allegedly raised questions about the color of Archie’s skin before he was born.Middleton, 41, and Charles, 75, were the two people who reportedly made the racist comments, according to Piers Morgan.

Kate Middleton's gorgeous earrings, which were reportedly gifted to her by her husband Prince William, sold out within minutes online after the royal was snapped in them.

members of the monarchy, opened up about the royal family’s holiday tradition in a new interview.The firm tends to celebrate at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, each year.“It was the same meal every year. They’re actually boring when it comes to festivities.

Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, has been the go-to holiday getaway for the royal family ever since 1862, when Queen Victoria purchased the home for one of her sons, the future Edward VII.The country home has long been the location for the Windsor clan to gather and celebrate each New Year holiday.The jolly holly festivities are typified by merry traditions that King Charles, Queen Camilla and the rest of the Firm can enjoy as they come together.Despite Sandringham being a place of joyful memories, it also involves some tragic ones as well.