While the rest of us stagger through the next week, the Prince and Princess of Wales have kicked off their Christmas break.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have ramped up their royal appearances this month after the princess spent much of the year out of the spotlight amid her cancer battle. After reports shared that Middleton is preparing to be queen sooner rather than later,

Katie Nicholl - who works as Vanity Fair's resident royal expert - told The Sun that she can see the Princess seeking 'reconciliation in some form', despite Harry having 'said hurtful things about her', and 'brought the children into the narrative'.