By Mario Ledwith PUBLISHED: 06:25 EST, 22 December 2012 | UPDATED: 10:14 EST, 22 December 2012 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to spend Christmas at the Middleton family home. Prince William will join Kate Middleton's family at their house in Bucklebury, Berkshire, Clarence House announced today. Speculation had been mounting in recent days over whether Kate would join the Royal Family for their annual Christmas festivities at Sandringham. All smiles: Prince William leaving the King Edward VII Hospital with the Duchess of Cambridge earlier this month Family: Prince William and Kate will join Michael and Carole Middleton at their home in Bucklebury, Berkshire
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Couple break with tradition to spend quiet day in Bucklebury, Berkshire
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They will visit Royal Family in Sandringham over festive period
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Pregnant Kate will get more rest at her family home than with Queen
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