In a premise that could’ve been plucked wholesale from a heartwarming festive tale, Prince William and Kate Middleton have stepped in to welcome a lonely old man back in from the cold. It just so happens that this lonely old man is their father/father-in-law, King Charles III.
With the holidays right around the corner, the Royal Family have locked in their Christmas plans and it seems the entire sprawling clan will be enjoying the yuletide together. All corners of the family coming together for Christmas couldn’t be more apt and emotional after what has been a year of extreme upheaval for them all — most notably because of Charles and Princess Kate’s dual cancer diagnoses — so it’s only right that the monarch should reunite with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and his grandchildren to enjoy the festive season.
Especially as the king’s only other option was apparently wandering the midwinter wilderness on his lonesome.
King Charles can’t wait to stop wandering around in the cold and spend Christmas with his family
As per Mirror, William and Kate have elected to spend Christmas with His Majesty and Queen Camilla at the Royals’ Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. The Prince and Princess of Wales will be bringing their three children, Prince George (11), Princess Charlotte (9), and Prince Louis (6), to boot.
This is expected to be the first time the whole wide Royal Family (well, except Harry and Meghan) has been in the same place since this trying year began, and it’s enough to put an extra spring in the king’s step. A source noted that Charles is already becoming a veritable Santa Claus and is giving off a warm festive glow.
“The King is embracing the Christmas period already and really getting into the spirit. Staff who have seen him this week remarked how happy and healthy he was looking.”
It’s no wonder the king is looking forward to spending time with his loved ones this holiday season, because it sounds like he’s been spending most of his time recently on his own while out in the cold. The Mirror‘s sources claim that Charles has made Sandringham his base of operations of late as he’s adopted a daily routine of walking through the woods, which he believes helps improve his health.
“His Majesty has taken great solace in being among nature and enjoying time outdoors throughout his cancer treatment. It’s something he believes has helped him incredibly throughout his ordeal. He is very much looking forward to spending quality time with as many of his close family as possible.”
Charles is still continuing with his weekly cancer treatments, so he’s having to spend a day every week in London, but otherwise, has taken to residing at Sandringham with Camilla. The pair are enjoying their time on the estate so much they intend to remain there through the new year. It’s also worth noting that, in addition to the Waleses, Prince Andrew will likewise spend Christmas with the king, in the latest sign that relations with the disgraced Duke of York are thawing.
No word yet on when The King Who Came in from the Cold: A Royal Christmas Story, will hit shelves, but I’m hearing that Prince Harry’s willing to write it to help solve his writers’ block on Spare II.