By Katherine Tinsley
1:23pm PST, Dec 17, 2025
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Daily Express reported that King Charles III risks facing a "cold Christmas" due to an upcoming strike by heating oil delivery drivers.
Sandringham Estate will likely be affected, as Certas Energy, whose workers are expected to participate, is an energy supplier for the property.
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This holiday will be interesting for King Charles III and
Queen Camilla since
Prince Harry and
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be absent.
"Invitations went out months ago, and we do know the king loves a big family Christmas," royal expert
Ingrid Seward said, per
Vanity Fair. "Last year, the queen's children and grandchildren were invited, and that's a new tradition the king has started."
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were reportedly invited to celebrate the season without their disgraced parents, who will not be in attendance due to their recent scandals.
"Beatrice was there last year. She then left after church and went for lunch with Sarah [Ferguson] and Andrew at Royal Lodge," Ingrid Seward said. "I think the king has been keen to show his support to his nieces during a difficult year for the York family."
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"Sandringham is smaller than the other palaces, and so it's always a bit of a squash, but it's always fun and very Christmassy, and very family focused," Ingrid Seward continued.
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Despite the various stressors, King Charles III will make the most out of the situation.
"The king loves bringing everyone together, and it's a proper family Christmas. There's a fair bit of juggling involved, particularly for the Wales family," Ingrid Seward said. "I expect William, Kate and the children will be at Sandringham for the Christmas Day service alongside Charles because that's an important show of togetherness. In previous years, they have gone back to Anmer after church on Christmas Day for lunch with Kate's family so they get two Christmases."
