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Kate Middleton shared Christmas regret with royal fan after uncomfortable error

This Christmas, the royal family are set to reunite at Sandringham for the first time in three years following the pandemic.

Also marking the first since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the event is set to include many of the traditions held by the former monarch, including the annual walk to church on December 25.

With many senior royals expected to gather for the festive season, many fans are hoping to catch a glimpse of the new Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children.

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Last seen enjoying the Christmas festivities in 2019, the former Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were joined by their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as they headed to church in matching dark green outfits.

However, the Mirror reports that although the style choice appeared dashing, Kate had regretted her heavy coat and ensemble, and even told one well-wisher she "really shouldn't have worn it."

She looked stunning in a heavy grey Catherine Walker coat, with a green hat, bag and heels.

But during a quick chat with 19-year-old fan Rachel Anvil, she admitted it was the wrong choice for the unseasonably warm weather.

Rachel's mum told Metro: "Kate was talking to my daughter about clothes and how she was feeling too hot, she said 'I really shouldn’t have worn this'.

Kate's ensemble was pictured on Christmas Day 2019 (Getty)

"I’m there talking to Charlotte about dolls and my daughter’s talking about fashion with Kate.

"It wasn’t fake it was a genuine discussion, it was about a minute but it was tailored to my daughter, it was like speaking to a friend."

Royal Christmases usually feature a morning trip to St Mary Magdalene Church, the greeting of well-wishers, and a family lunch with turkey and all the trimmings.

Charles is also preparing to pre-record his historic, first-ever Christmas Broadcast as monarch when he will no doubt reflect on the loss of his mother and her legacy.

Traditionally, members of the royal family sit down to watch the televised address when it airs after lunch, usually at 3pm on December 25.

Meanwhile, Windsor Castle has already been transformed ready for Christmas, with a 20ft tree in St George’s Hall decorated with 3,000 lights and hundreds of regal purple ribbons.

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