'Connective force': Royals prepare for Christmas after year of 'suffering'

News Corp Columnist Angela Mollard says the Royal Family preparing for Christmas after “suffering” all year through health issues is a “very connective force” between them and the public. “We can feel that festive family time that is so important to them and to us,” Ms Mollard said. “The Royal Family has been suffering all year … to show some of their lives even if they are grander than ours is a very connective force.”