The Prince and Princess of Wales have quite the responsibility keeping the magic of Christmas alive for their three children, Prince George , Princess Charlotte , and Prince Louis . However, there is a popular kids' festive tradition that they are unlikely to pick up, despite the excitement of spending their first Christmas at their new home at Forest Lodge .

In 2021, Prince William, 43, spoke to Barry Alston on the Royal Marsden London Hospital's radio station from the Waleses' then-home at Kensington Palace . He answered questions from children, including a young boy called Theo, who asked the prince: "I love Elf on the Shelf – is Elf on the Shelf coming to your house?"

© Getty Prince William had never heard of Elf on the Shelf

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