Why the Royal Family always pack something black when they go abroad

Kate Middleton is feeling the love!

As hopeless romantics there’s not a lot that we love more than a royal wedding. From the Duchess of Cambridge ’s infamous Alexander McQueen bridal dress to the Duchess of Sussex ’s timeless Givenchy gown, royal weddings are real fairy tale affairs.That being said, royal engagements come pretty close.

The Royal Family are known for their regal and sophisticated style and 2021 hasn't been any different. After yet more months of working from home and minimal social lives, Kate Middleton's style has inspired us to dress up again while The Queen has used her wardrobe choices to send a message of hope.

For most, Boxing Day is a day of rest, who you can finally put your feet up and enjoy some time to relax after a busy Christmas Day. However, the Royals' festivities don't stop after the big day and 26 December sees the whole family come together for some fun activities.

Christmas is usually a time to relax, have fun, eat what you want, wear what you feel most comfortable in and enjoy yourselves. But for the Royal Family, protocols don't take a break during the festive period and they still have many style rules to follow.

On Christmas Day we are normally treated to a small glimpse of what the Royal Family get up to as they all venture to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. On the big day we see the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and, of course, The Queen dressed in their finest to partake in the tradition.

according to a new study released by Oxford Royale.The education company analyzed the academic credentials of the blue-blooded family members, looking at their high school results and the rankings of the colleges that they attended. Oxford Royale used the QS World University Rankings, which rates colleges based on their academic reputation and faculty-to-student ratio, as part of their analysis.

There’s nothing better than a good sing song at Christmas time - unless you’re a scrooge of course. When it comes to the Royal Family, they’ve been pretty tight lipped about their favourite tunes.

Unlike the rest of us, senior members of the Royal Family don’t have to worry about visiting their school’s career advisor or figuring out what their future may hold as their professional life is already laid out for them. And though the stress and uncertainty of forging a career path is taken away from them, that doesn’t mean that they haven’t thought about what they would do if their lives were a little more ordinary and a lot less royal.

Royals including Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle frequently deliver stunning looks and when it comes to wrapping up warm for Winter, the Duchesses often provide style inspiration. But it's just the grown-up members of the Monarchy that always look well-put together – their kids have rocked some super sweet looks too.

The Cambridge family released their 2021 Christmas card earlier in December, and it featured the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with their three children on holiday in Jordan. Kate, 39, and William, also 39, can be seen beaming in the relaxed snap as they sit together with their children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three.

It's no secret that the Royal Family follow a strict set of protocols, and it looks like Christmas is no different. The royals' festive celebrations are filled with joyous traditions and events, including a Christmas Eve black tie dinner and a lavish breakfast buffet on Boxing Day.

The Queen has "regretfully" decided to cancel the Royal Family's annual pre-Christmas party and lunch as Omicron fears continue to grow. As cases continue to surge in the UK, Her Majesty reportedly feels that the “risk” is too high on the rest of the family’s plans over the Christmas period.

Kate Middleton has set another huge spike for internet searches flying this week after her appearance at a carol concert on Wednesday evening.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a special appearance at Westminster Abbey in London to hold a carol concert that will be aired on BBC on Christmas Eve, paying tribute to those who have been impacted throughout the pandemic.