Christmas is always a magical time, especially for the royal families of Europe, who each have their own special treats and traditions to mark the season. <a href="/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii" target="_blank">The Queen</a> will preside over a celebration that has hardly changed since her own childhood, while there'll be plenty of thrills for the Swedish royal family as they reunite with Florida resident <a href="/tags/0/princess-madeleine/">Princess Madeleine</a> and her family. Monaco's most important traditions, now followed by twins <a href="/tags/0/prince-jacques" target="_blank">Prince Jacques</a> and <a href="/tags/0/princess-gabriella" target="_blank">Princess Gabriella</a>, stem back to Princess Grace. <p>Click through to see what's in store for all royals big and small this holiday season...</p>

The holiday traditions and treats of Europe's royal families

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Sweden’s royal kids are getting in the festive spirit – see the sweet photos!

So cute!

While we keenly follow Duchess Kate's flawless style, we adore it even more when she steps out with husband Prince William and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Why? Because when it comes to their wardrobes, the Cambridges are definitely in sync! William and Kate love to coordinate with their kids, from tours to official appearances, favouring blues, pinks and burgundy. Click through to see all the times the royal family has dressed alike...

Coordinated Cambridges: All the times Prince William, Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte have dressed alike

The family that dresses together...

Royal kids often have a life of responsibility and service ahead of them, but before they grow up they get away with their fair share of cheeky moments - much to the delight of royal watchers! From Princess Leonore's barefoot christening antics to Princess Charlotte's paparazzi sass and Savannah and Prince George's Trooping the Colour hijinks, Europe's royal kiddies did not disappoint when it came to giving us the giggles. <p><strong>Click through to see all the cheekiest and most hilarious royal kid moments of 2018...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Getty Images

How cheeky! Royal kids and their cutest moments of 2018

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