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

According to Eden, William and Kate's forward-facing appearances in December have hinted at their future roles as King and Queen. "It has felt like they have taken the lead, and let's say they've done it extremely well, so it's a relief, and it shows how strong the Royal Family is for the next generation, and that's very encouraging," Eden said.

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,

Princess Catherine spoke about her “unplanned” year, while Sally Bedell Smith says King Charles’s health has prompted the couple to consider their future reign.

As Kate Middleton continues to recover after her cancer diagnosis, she is also looking ahead at becoming Queen sooner than expected. The Princess of Wales just wrapped up her biggest public outing since completing chemotherapy in September—her annual Christmas carol service on Dec.

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'.

Prince William and President-elect Donald Trump met one-on-one in Paris over the weekend, where they discussed Kate Middleton and King Charles III's health.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are already giving fans a glimpse into what they can expect in the future, according to one royal expert.