Family gifts are officially exchanged on Christmas Eve instead of Christmas Day - a custom introduced by Prince Albert centuries ago.

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George and Charlotte break royal tradition with Kate Middleton's permission

The two young royals once reportedly broke a royal protocol followed by the family at Christmas.

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Prince George and Charlotte once broke major Royal Family Christmas tradition

Members of the Royal Family will spend Christmas at Sandringham House, keeping their tradition of opening their Christmas presents the night before and there's a reason for it

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Royal Family open their presents on Christmas Eve for special reason

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The Royal Family have a number of Christmas traditions they must adhere to, with a collection of festive activities taking place across the month of December

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From charades to football, the Royal Family's 12 Christmas traditions

Members of the Royal Family will keep their tradition of opening their Christmas presents the night before and there's a reason for it

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The reason why the Royal Family open their presents on Christmas Eve

Christmas is a very exciting time of year for everyone, but especially for children - and it is clear that the youngest royals are no different. Every year the Royal Family spend the festive period at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and take part in many annual traditions. And while most people across the UK will have to wait until Christmas Day itself to open all their presents, there is a unique exception to the rule for Prince George, Princ…

George and Charlotte break royal tradition with Kate Middleton's permission

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