2024 hasn’t been the year many royal watchers expected. However, it has brought out a more human side of the monarchy. King Charles expressed gratitude for healthcare workers and showed solidarity with fellow cancer patients, while Catherine offered rare glimpses into her private life with her family.
As 2025 approaches, the British royal family, under King Charles III, is eager for a fresh start. They plan to return to their usual schedules, including undertaking more overseas tours next year.
For Catherine, her public appearances will likely remain strategic. People are encouraged to understand if she appears less frequently in the coming months. What truly matters is that she paces herself and focuses on what she feels passionate about.
There’s no need to speculate about what the royal family might look like with William and Catherine as king and queen—they’ve already provided a preview. Their leadership suggests they have the full support of King Charles.
This was evident during Catherine’s annual Christmas carol concert, which served as the centerpiece of the royal week. King Charles and Queen Camilla chose not to attend, reportedly to keep the spotlight on their beloved daughter-in-law.
Meanwhile, Prince William represented the monarchy overseas, meeting with President-elect Donald Trump in France. Together, William and Catherine have stepped into a leading role within the royal family—and they’re excelling. It’s reassuring and demonstrates the strength and stability of the next generation.
Despite her own cancer diagnosis last year, Catherine hasn’t lost her remarkable queen-in-waiting skills. She continues to exude poise, impeccable fashion sense, and a natural grace that has endeared her to many.
On Christmas Day, the royals delighted hundreds of fans at St. Mary Magdalene Church, carrying on the tradition of greeting the public. The younger royals—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—stole the show with their charm.
The trio received numerous gifts, including chocolates, flowers, and even a hand-finished silver egg cup and spoon for Prince Louis. Princess Charlotte posed for her first selfie with a thrilled royal fan, creating one of the day’s most unforgettable moments.
During the lengthy walkabout, Catherine, though trailing slightly behind at times, made an effort to speak with everyone who had gathered to see them. Social media was flooded with praise for the royal family.
“William and Catherine are raising amazing kids,” one commenter noted, while another remarked, “Princess Charlotte is a perfect example of excellent early years emotional development. Catherine and William have done an incredible job—she conducts herself better in public than some adults, and she’s only nine!”
Prince William recently shared that education remains the top priority for his three children, even as they take on more public duties. The confidence and ease with which George, Charlotte, and Louis interacted with the public during the Christmas walk were clear indicators of their upbringing.
The young royals showed initiative, shaking hands with members of the crowd and graciously thanking them for their thoughtful gifts, which included chocolate teddy bears and flowers. Princess Charlotte, alongside her brothers, radiated poise as she greeted the public.
The Prince and Princess of Wales also received gifts during the outing, with Catherine being handed dozens of beautiful bouquets of flowers as she warmly greeted the crowd.
The Wales family’s ability to blend royal duty with a grounded, family-first approach has set a new standard for modern royalty. As 2025 begins, their dedication to both public service and family life continues to inspire admiration around the world.
