King Charles to break Christmas tradition during his first year as monarch

King Charles will be breaking a Christmas tradition during his first year as host. This is the royal family's first year celebrating the festive season without Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8.

While the King will continue the family's tradition of gathering at Sandringham in Norfolk, the monarch won't be staying there into the New Year.

Her Majesty typically remained at Sandringham until after Accession Day on February 6, which marks the death of her father George VI in 1952.

Instead, King Charles will return to his home at Birkhall in Scotland.

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While the royal family will be cutting their time at Sandringham short in 2022, it will be a larger group, with Camilla, the Queen Consort, invited to include her children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes.

The Prince and Princess of Wales will arrive at Sandringham with their three children – Prince George, nine, Princess Charlotte, seven and Prince Louis, four

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Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and Mike and Zara Tindall are all expected to join the royals.

It is understood Prince Andrew and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson will also be joining in celebrations at Sandringham with their daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie and their families.

The family are still expected to attend a service at St Mary Magdalene Church on Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to remain in California in the US with their children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, for the festive season.

King Charles first Christmas address as monarch will be televised this year. It was reportedly recorded on December 13.

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said she expects the King to reflect on the family's loss of the Queen.

"I'm sure he'll record [the speech] a few days before and it's bound to have some reflection on their loss," she told OK!