Kate and William broke 'special' tradition they have with children at this time of year
THE DUKE and Duchess of Cambridge have three children together: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
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The Duke of Cambridge explained on one occasion that their children love playing with their cousins when they get together during the festive season.
Prince William talked about how they spend Christmas and New Year during a recent interview and explained that his favourite part is the food.
He added: "But I think generally for me bringing the family together at Christmas time is always lovely because we're quite spread out doing our things a lot of the time during the year.
"And so we get very few moments to come together."
The Duke of Cambridge continued: "And when I see my children meet up with my cousins' children.
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"And they all have a wonderful time playing together, it's very special.
"So I look forward to that a lot and obviously Christmas is a new dynamic when you have children.
"Suddenly it's a whole different ball game when you have the noise and excitement, so I'm enjoying the new version of Christmas in my life," he told Radio Marsden's Barry Alston.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have a very good relationship with Prince William's cousin, Zara Tindall and her husband Mike, whom they see very often.
Zara and Mike's children, Mia, seven, and Lena, three, and very close in age with the Cambridges' children.
Prince George is now eight, Princess Charlotte is six and Prince Louis is three.
Prince William explained they love spending time together and playing board games at this time of the year, something the children truly enjoy.
"Usually everyone gets very cross about because they lose," he joked.
However, this year the Cambridges broke the tradition as they didn't spend the festivities with the Royal Family.
Her Majesty made the decision to stay at Windsor Castle this year due to the current Covid situation.
Despite not travelling to Sandringham in Norfolk like the Queen does every year, she was joined by family members at Windsor Castle.
Some members of the Royal Family attended the Christmas Day morning church service at St George's Chapel, at Windsor Castle, on December 25.
It was also confirmed that the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall joined the Queen on Christmas Day.
It was reported the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent Christmas in Norfolk with some of Kate's family.
Although it hasn't been confirmed, it is unlikely the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children met with Zara and Mike Tindall and their two children this year.