Wednesdays worrying story What Are Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christmas Plans?

Kate and William announce their engagement. His fiancée is not expected at the annual gathering of the Windsors either. Not with the the Royal Family, according to a report. That confirms that William will not join his extended royal family, including Queen Elizabeth, at their royal retreat of Sandringham House, Norfolk.

Prince William will be on duty at his base, RAF Valley, in North Wales over the holiday season, People.com confirmed. However, his fiancé is not expected to celebrate with the Windsor’s either. And Mr. Middleton had earlier paid tribute to the couple , saying “They’re great fun to be with, and we’ve had a lot of laughs together.” A palace source would not say whether it was a signal that the future king might spend some Christmases with his in-laws. This dress must be elegant, memorable and perfectly fitted. It might be refreshing to spend a low-key holiday away from the Royal Family this year, as they have a lavish and highly anticipated April wedding to plan. Either way, as the future is upon the happy couple, it’s no secret Prince William will involve Kate’s family in the royal system.

Whatever the ultimate choice, expectations are sky high.

According to People ‘s source, the prince is adamant about including the Middleton family in future holiday festivities. Kate’s father has said of his daughter and her fiancé: “They’re great fun to be with, and we’ve had a lot of laughs together.” A palace source says “That is the future,” of whether or not William will spend future Christmas’ with his future in-laws. “I’m not sure if she could pull off a Diana dress, but it would be great if she had something that magnificent,” said Mary Alders, 32, a secretary who is looking forward to the royal wedding. “Whatever it is, everyone will want it. I feel like a celebrity. It definitely will be spectacular.” It’s all a tall order indeed for a bunch of expensive material cut to fit a young woman’s slender frame. But one designer almost certainly one based in Britain will soon get the nod for what is expected to be one of the defining dresses of our era.

Vanessa Friedman, style editor of the Financial Times, said the enormous significance of the dress, which will be copied throughout the world, makes it more difficult for Middleton, 28, to choose something simply because it looks great. It came after Prince William, 28, reportedly insisted that Charles should reign before him. William has no desire to climb the ladder of kingship before his time.’ Courtiers told the Mail yesterday that the Royal Family is expected to maintain the status quo, meaning Charles, 62, will succeed when the Queen abdicates or dies. A French one would be all but unthinkable considering a history of bitter and sometimes bloody rivalry. Now that an April 29 date has been set– with high hopes of fine spring weather the guessing game about the choice of the designer, and the style of the gown, has begun in earnest. The palace hopes to keep the designer and design top secret until that dramatic moment when Middleton walks down the aisle. Like any bride, Middleton will want to maximize the impact of her arrival. That unique creation has set a standard for royal weddings that has been difficult to match. “I’d love to see her in a very simple dress,” said Sandra James, 40, a cashier in an Oxford Street department store. She dresses simply, so something simple and elegant would be perfect.” There has been much speculation that Middleton might choose Daniella Issa Helayel, a British-based Brazilian designer behind Issa London designs. “That is the future,” says the source.

“The fact is he won’t be there this Christmas.” Another palace source adds, “It’s quite obvious that Catherine comes from a close family and her parents are very supportive of both of them and I’m sure that will continue.”