Kate and William eat separately on Christmas Day due to royal tradition

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Kate Middleton and Prince William, along with other members of the Royal Family, adhere to a unique tradition that sees them dining separately on Christmas Day.

The royals gather for a celebratory lunch at Sandringham House on December 25, but breakfast is an individual affair.According to the Mirror, the royals have a precise timetable, starting with breakfast at 9am, followed by a church service at St Mary Magdalene at 11am.

Upon returning to Sandringham House, which now belongs to King Charles III after Queen Elizabeth's passing, they immediately commence pre-lunch drinks.Former Royal chef Darren McGrady disclosed that Royal women enjoy their breakfast in their bedrooms, while the men congregate in the dining room before attending church.

Although the exact reason for this practice remains unclear, it results in the Prince and Princess of Wales not sharing breakfast together on Christmas Day, despite being married for over a decade.In a 2017 interview with the Daily Mail, prior to the late Queen's death, Mr McGrady shared: "On Christmas Day, the ladies generally opt for a light breakfast of sliced fruit, half a grapefruit, toast and coffee delivered to their rooms – the Queen's tray is delivered at exactly 9am." "The male Royals, meanwhile, come downstairs to the dining room for a hearty breakfast at 8.30am with eggs, bacon and mushrooms, kippers and grilled kidneys, to set them up for the 11am church service at St Mary Magdalene.