Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘hope for better 2021’ rather than wish a Merry Christmas in tribute to grieving families frontline workers

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wished for a better 2021
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April Roach @aprilroach2825 December 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said they wanted to wish for a “better 2021” instead of a Merry Christmas this year as they paid tribute to grieving families and frontline workers.

Prince William and Kate acknowledged that Christmas Day would be different for many people across the country this year.

Millions of Brits entered tough Tier 4 restrictions days before Christmas, which meant that many were forced to change their festive plans.

William and Kate tweeted pictures of people working through the festive season and said: “This Christmas our thoughts are with those of you who are spending today alone, those of you who are mourning the loss of a loved one, and those of you on the frontline who are still mustering the energy to put your own lives on hold to look after the rest of us.”

They added: “Wishing a merry Christmas doesn’t feel right this year, so instead we’re wishing for a better 2021.  

“For those struggling today, there is support available: @GiveUsAShout @MindCharity @samaritans @theCALMzone @TheSilverLineUK @OurFrontlineUK @NHSCharities.”

Earlier this month, the Royal couple confessed that they were struggling to decide who to spend the festive holidays with.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on a two-day Christmas cheer tour across England, Scotland and Wales, when William told students in Cardiff: “It’s difficult to know what to do for the best.”  

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall released a photograph to mark the festive period.

Charles and Camilla are shown walking sticks in hand at their Scottish retreat of Birkhall during the autumn.

The royal family are spending the festive period at their respective residences this year instead of gathering at Sandringham after the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh decided to have a quiet Christmas at Windsor Castle.

The head of state and Philip normally host their large family in Norfolk over the holidays and are watched by hundreds as they attend church on Christmas Day.

The Royal Family Twitter account, which has 4.3 million followers, wished the Queen’s cousin Princess Alexandra, who was 84 on Christmas Day, a very happy birthday.

It also tweeted a video of the St George’s Chapel choir singing in the Chapel, which is in the grounds of Windsor Castle, adding: “Wishing all our followers a very Merry Christmas!”

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