Prince William and Princess Kate weighed after Christmas lunch in bizarre tradition

Prince William and Princess Kate may have been asked to step on the scales after Christmas lunch as part of a bizarre royal family tradition.

Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. Picture: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Kate Middleton and Prince William may have been weighed by the King after their Christmas lunch.

As part of a bizarre tradition once carried out by the Queen, the new monarch had reportedly planned to ask the Prince and Princess of Wales to “weigh themselves”.

In 2018, royal expert Ingrid Seward told Grazia that the Queen would ask each of her guests to step on the scales, The Sun reports.

But it was merely done to ensure the guests are all having fun and being “well fed”.

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The royal family pictured after the traditional Christmas Day service in Sandringham this year. Picture: AFP

The tradition dates back to King Edward VII’s reign in the early 1900s – and was reportedly going to be continued by Charles.

As the royal Christmas Day festivities revolve around eating – with a turkey dinner and all the trimmings being served, all members of the family take part in the odd but fun tradition.

King Charles is said to be continuing the unusual tradition. Picture: Victoria Jones/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II used to give her dogs special treatment on Christmas Day as well. Picture: Yui Mok/AFP

As well as lunch, they enjoy afternoon tea and an evening buffet after a long walk around Sandringham.

Before the Queen passed, she always made sure her beloved corgis received special treatment too.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady said Her Majesty’s dogs were given the freshest local produce.

Catherine, Princess of Wales arrives for the 'Together at Christmas' Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. Picture: WPA Pool/Getty Images

He wrote: “Even the corgis – there were 12 when I was chef – have individual menus, usually involving a rotation of fresh rabbit, beef or chicken with rice and cabbage.

“We’d jokingly refer to the footmen responsible for the dogs, both named Paul, as Doggy One and Doggy Two,” he said.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and has been reproduced here with permission