The Prince of Wales sat down with soldiers and their families at a Christmas event in Wiltshire and said he still had preparations to make for the festive season.

Every year, the British royal family travels to Sandringham for Christmas. During a visit to the Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire today, Prince William revealed that this year, he'll be enjoying a holiday lunch with 45 relatives.

During a recent engagement with the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment, Prince William revealed details about his family Christmases at Sandringham, including the one tradition he enjoys most

Prince William's stepbrother Tom Parker-Bowles confirmed he'll likely spend Christmas with the royal family amid drama with William.

During his visit, William came across a drawing created by 10-year-old Carson Heighway, depicting the prince himself — complete with beard and thinning hair! Finding the portrait amusing, he tucked it into his pocket, presumably planning to share it with his family.

The Prince of Wales surprised children and families with Christmas gifts during a festive gathering for the 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire recently

Prince William let slip some more details about his Christmas plans today as he handed out Christmas presents to children and families at a festive party for 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire.

A royal Christmas brings to mind lavish gifts, a black tie dinner and the most spectacular decorations you can imagine, even if that isn't exactly the case for the Brits (see: Prince Harry's "ain't life a bitch" shower cap).