In the days before their marriage, a long-standing tradition governed Princess Kate’s Christmas celebrations, requiring her to be away from the royal family at Sandringham on December 25.
Consequently, the couple spent the festive season apart.
Despite years of courtship, in 2006, Prince William and Princess Kate had made plans to be together for the New Year after spending Christmas separately.
However, a book reveals that Kate was devastated when William abruptly called off their arrangements, leaving her in a state of deep distress.
According to revelations in The Making of a Royal Romance by Katie Nicholl, published in 2011, Kate was given the upsetting news over a phone call on Boxing Day.
The book highlights that William had started to have doubts about their relationship and sought advice from his father and grandmother regarding their future together.
Nicholl’s account details a pivotal moment where William engaged in a candid discussion with his father and grandmother, who both counseled him against rushing into any decisions.
This turn of events left Kate anxious about the trajectory of their relationship, as she grappled with uncertainties about their shared future.
The book further delves into a
