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Prince William and Kate Middleton Skip King Charles’ Big Christmas Lunch

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Friends denied any snub was intended, though a former courtier said their decision was illustrative of the king’s “inability to maintain family discipline.”

Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes 

European Editor at Large

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales during the Ceremonial Welcome on Horseguards Parade during day one of The Amir of the State of Qatar's visit to the United Kingdom on December 3, 2024 in London, England. His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, accompanied by Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will hold several engagements with The Prince and Princess of Wales, The King and Queen as well as political figures.
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Tom Sykes

Tom Sykes

European Editor at Large

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