Prince William might introduce new holiday rules when he becomes the king. According to a report, he wants to change the “inexpensive gift game” tradition, which allegedly began with Queen Elizabeth II. A source claimed that the new rule might be the beginning of a modern monarchy, but some royals believe the change will make the holidays “joyless.”
Prince William is going to drop festive traditions when he becomes king, claims source
Prince William’s new rule as the king will reportedly be to drop gift exchange festive traditions. According to RadarOnline, the royals have been following a ritual in which inexpensive presents are received and given in hierarchical order. While the royal family has been enjoying the tradition for a long time, the Prince of Wales and his wife, Kate Middleton, would reportedly prefer an informal celebration without old rules.
“William has made it very clear he thinks the whole thing feels out of step with the country,” an insider claimed. “He believes lining people up by rank to receive joke gifts sends the wrong message in an era when so many families are struggling.”
They added that the heir allegedly would discontinue the tradition entirely. As per the report, the rituals would be “completely at odds with the kind of monarchy he wants to build.” Despite the thought of modernization, some royals do not want to let go of the holiday activities.
According to a longtime royal aide, William should “loosen up” as the “harmless bit of fun” during Christmas brings “real laughter to the room.” To avoid the festive traditions, the Waleses reportedly celebrate the festival in a less formal setting at Anmer Hall with the Middleton family. Furthermore, King Charles has kept the tradition going under his rule. A source claimed that it “connects him to his mother.” However, he has known that his son would not “see it the same way.”
Originally reported by Suushmmita Sen on Reality Tea.
