Share Tweet Pin Email By Molly Claire Goddard 10:11am PST, Dec 19, 2025 _ Prince William is reportedly ready to end lavish royal holiday traditions when he becomes king. Keep reading to learn why...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ According to former royal butler Paul Burrell, Prince William is likely to scale back the family's annual walk to church, service and lunch. "When William takes the throne, he'll be the one presiding over family Christmases at Sandringham. But they'll be much smaller than they are now," he told Daily Express.