Not A Fairytale Childhood: The Many Rules Royal Children Must Follow

Published on May 30, 2023
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No Presents On Christmas Day

There’s a German tradition of opening gifts on Christmas Eve and not on Christmas day, and the royal family follow this tradition as well. They also must attend church service and Christmas lunch, where they’ll have their own table, along with the rest of the royal family, which takes place at church.

No Presents On Christmas Day (Kristy O'Connor:Pool:Getty Images)

No Presents On Christmas Day (Kristy O’Connor/Pool/Getty Images)

Princess Royal Title

The title of Princess Royal is reserved for the oldest daughter of the Sovereign. Currently, Princess Anne holds this title, but the one who is next in line to receive the title is William and Kate’s daughter Charlotte. She will be just the 8th person to receive this title.

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Princess Royal Title (Chris Jackson:Getty Images)

Princess Royal Title (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)