Kate Middleton Jokes She Had 'Quite an Early Start' on Christmas and Talks About Her Kids' Gifts

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton.Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images

Like many parents, Christmas began with a bang forKate Middleton!

The Princess of Wales, 40, made a relatable revelation while chatting with well-wishers after attending Christmas church services at Sandringham with the rest of the royal family. As seen in a video shared toTwitter, Princess Kate opened up about what her morning was like in conversation with the crowd.

Accepting flowers from a little girl named India, Kate asked, “Have you had a nice morning? Has Father Christmas been?” referencing the traditional British name for Santa Claus. India said yes and politely asked the princess if she had enjoyed the day so far as well.

“They got lots of lovely things, thank you very much,” Kate said of her kids' gifts.

Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 Christmas speech.Victoria Jones/getty

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Of course, the Queen’s absence will be felt throughout the royal family during the first Christmas season without her.

“It will be hard, as the Queen was all they knew, like most of Britain,” a former palace staffer told PEOPLE ahead of the holiday. “The first year is most difficult, as it is always the first of everything that you notice.”

source: people.com