It's an exciting time for any parent, so we're not surprised that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have some special plans laid out for Prince George's first Christmas.
"They're so incredibly excited. Not only is it their first Christmas as parents, but it's also the first time they'll all be together"
And, for family-orientated Prince William and Kate Middleton, this year is all about having everyone together for Christmas dinner. We're talking Prince Charles, Camilla (the Duchess of Cornwall), Prince Harry and the Middletons, all pulling crackers and fighting over the last roast potato.
Sources at a UK magazine revealed: "Kate and Wills obviously wanted both sets of grandparents around for George's first Christmas."
"They're so incredibly excited. Not only is it their first Christmas as parents, but it's also the first time they'll all be together. Last year, they spent this time at Kate's family home in Buckleberry and Harry was working out in Afghanistan. This year, it looks like they'll all be around."
They went on to add that, this year, the royals will be taking their Christmas tips from the more laid-back Middleton clan:
“Christmas in previous years has been formal and duty-filled. Timetables and instructions were even handed out to guests!" the source claimed.
“But Wills’ Christmas with the Middletons last year made him realise how much more enjoyable the festive period could be and he’s been campaigning with Kate to bring that informal flavour to the royal fold.
“He’s bought a job lot of board games – the sillier the better. The idea is to play games like Pictionary and charades, which will bring people out of themselves. Anything to break the ice really. Harry’s even suggested bringing a Wii console!”
“He’s bought a job lot of board games – the sillier the better"
So that's boardgames, family fun and a Wii game marathon. But we also have a feeling that William and Catherine might also be turning on their telly-box for a little bitts festive fun too...
Allen Leech, who plays Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, revealed on US TV that the royals are a big fan of the Julian Fellowes drama:
"I was actually at an event last week with Prince William, now the Duke of Cambridge. So yeah, I met him last week… shook his hand.
"He actually said 'I’m a big fan of the show. Only now that my wife’s had a baby'."
So we're guessing the royal couple (and baby makes three!) will be tuned into the Christmas special of Downton Abbey when it airs on 25th December. We wonder if they're as excited about it as we are?