• Charles Christmas dinner takes place today
  • Kate and William cancel their participation
  • HERE's the reason

Princess Kate (42) and Prince William (42) have unexpectedly canceled their attendance at today's traditional Christmas dinner of the British royal family at Buckingham Palace, according to 'GB News.'

The couple is already in Norfolk, where they are spending the holidays at Sandringham, as is their custom.

Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson will also skippped the dinner

Prince Andrew (64) and Sarah Ferguson (65) have also decided not to attend the event, which King Charles unexpectedly moved from Windsor Castle to Buckingham Palace.

While Christmas dinner is traditionally held for those royals not spending Christmas at Sandringham, the absence of Kate, William, and Andrew has sparked speculation about the dynamics within the royal family.

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