King Charles has put a very specific old fashion Christmas ban in place as the Royal Family get ready to celebrate the festivities together at Sandringham.
03.12.2023 - 08:31 / ok.co.uk
With the countdown to Christmas fast approaching many of us will be thinking about treating our loved ones to a meaningful or quirky gift to pop underneath the tree. While festivities within the Royal Family will look significantly different to our own, presents are somewhat of a tradition, with Prince William and Kate Middleton wanting to keep their children's "feet on the ground" when it comes to festive gifts, said a royal expert.
This year, as usual, the Prince and Princess of Wales along with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will stay at Anmer Hall so they can spend Christmas at Sandringham House, in Norfolk with King Charles and Queen Camilla. With a Christmas Eve football match and Kate's "favourite" game of beer pong on the table for the Royal Family, there will also be the exchange of gifts.
Speaking exclusively to OK! royal expert Jennie Bond said members of the Royal Family "will still maintain the tradition of present giving on Christmas Eve".
The journalist and TV presenter continued: "The long table set out with a white cloth, white name cards and mounds of presents in front of each name. "Then it’s suddenly a free-for-all all with everyone tearing open their gifts, which are usually chosen to amuse rather than impress.
Singing fish, whoopee cushions, the dafter the better." She added: "Traditionally the adults give one another fairly daft presents. But I bet William and Kate will want to treat each other to something quite special after such a busy and successful year." Talking about what the Prince and Princess of Wales might gift their children this year, Jennie said: "I think William and Kate are very keen to keep their children’s feet on the ground, so not spoil
.King Charles has put a very specific old fashion Christmas ban in place as the Royal Family get ready to celebrate the festivities together at Sandringham.
Mirror.One holiday, Charles left a tin of salmon, and another year Harrold received a salt and pepper grinder tied with a ribbon.“I just thought it was so bizarre because you don’t expect those little things. It shows that they’ve got that fun, practical side to them,” the ex-butler said.Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, would also send Christmas cards to them — and eventually “actual proper gifts.”“[I would get] things like tea cups and saucers or whiskey glasses.
Younger members of the Royal Family have been banned from taking photographs and selfies during this year’s Christmas celebrations at Sandringham, OK! can reveal. As is tradition, the Royals will gather at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk over the festive season, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children.
The Royal Family will arrive at Sandringham for their annual Christmas celebrations later this week, and this year's is set to be bigger than most.
Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who served the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, has shared a sneak peek into the Royal Family 's Christmas feasts. Each year, members of the Royal Family come together for the festive period and traditionally spend time at King Charles' residence, Sandringham House in Norfolk.The sprawling country house has a plethora of bedrooms and is situated within 20,000 acres - the perfect setting for a royal Christmas.
The Princess of Wales shared a touching moment with King Charles in a never-before-seen clip from the Coronation. King Charles and Kate - who he has fondly nicknamed his "darling daughter-in-law" exchanged loving kisses after receiving a warm welcome upon their return to Buckingham Palace following the historic crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey.The heartfelt moment was caught on camera by a BBC documentary crew, who have been shadowing King Charles and Queen Camilla for the past twelve months.
members of the monarchy, opened up about the royal family’s holiday tradition in a new interview.The firm tends to celebrate at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, each year.“It was the same meal every year. They’re actually boring when it comes to festivities.
Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, has been the go-to holiday getaway for the royal family ever since 1862, when Queen Victoria purchased the home for one of her sons, the future Edward VII.The country home has long been the location for the Windsor clan to gather and celebrate each New Year holiday.The jolly holly festivities are typified by merry traditions that King Charles, Queen Camilla and the rest of the Firm can enjoy as they come together.Despite Sandringham being a place of joyful memories, it also involves some tragic ones as well.
The Royal Family's Christmas is full of traditions which are enjoyed every year - from opening their presents on Christmas Eve to going to a festive morning service near to Sandringham House in Norfolk. But as the late Queen’s grandchildren have grown older and started families of their own, there have been times where they have opted to spend the big day with their in-laws instead of with the rest of the Royal Family.
Christmas is a very exciting time of year for everyone, but especially for children - and it is clear that the youngest royals are no different. Every year the Royal Family spend the festive period at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and take part in many annual traditions. And while most people across the UK will have to wait until Christmas Day itself to open all their presents, there is a unique exception to the rule for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.The Royal Family follow their Germanic origins around the festive period and take part in a number of traditions that are not typically followed in the UK.
for and her three children, , , and . After attending Christmas carols together last week at Westminster Abbey, more charity work has been on the agenda. The Princess of Wales and her children visited a baby bank in Maidenhead—acting as volunteers for the evening in an initiative designed to provide support for families with young children.A video posted on YouTube and other social media platforms was released on December 11 showing the work undertaken that day.
The Crown returns for its final ever instalment this week. The hit Netflix drama releases its last six episodes on Thursday, December 14.
Christmas card Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 41, shared on social media on Saturday.The photo captures the couple and their three kids — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — in white button-down shirts and dark pants.“Our family Christmas card for 2023,” the couple wrote as a caption.They said in a statement that they “are very pleased to share a new photograph of their family.” “The photograph, which features on Their Royal Highnesses’ Christmas card this year, was taken by the photographer Josh Shinner earlier this year and shows The Prince and Princess with their three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Windsor,” the statement continued. Some fans were quick to compliment the family and note how the kids look so grown up.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a stunning new photograph of their family.The black-and-white portrait picture will be Their Royal Highnesses' Christmas card this year. Prince William and Princess Kate pose behind their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in Windsor, for the photograph taken by Josh Shinner earlier this year. In the photograph the family have gone for a stripped back style, with them all opting for matching white shirts.
Princess Beatrice is spending the festive period with family by her side, attending Kate Middleton's carol concert last night to kick things off.The Princess of Wales held the third annual Together At Christmas Carol Service and plenty of Royal and famous faces joined the party. Beatrice, 35, turned up at Westminster Abbey with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, and her 7-year-old stepson, Christopher Woolf. She held hand with her stepson, who is affectionately known as Wolfie, as they made their way into the festive event.
Prince Louis' cheeky antics at mum Kate Middleton's carol concert had his sister, Princess Charlotte, in fits of giggles on Friday, 8 December.The young Royal was spotted blowing out his big sister's candle during the festive event. The Royal children, including their sensible older brother Prince George, were seen having a bit of fun at the annual Westminster Abbey event hosted by their mum.
1,000-year-old church and stopped by a ruby red mailbox where they slipped in handwritten letters to Santa Claus. While the couple’s two older children attended the festivities last year, Louis made his holiday debut on Dec.
The Royal children were beaming with festive cheer as they joined their family for Kate Middleton's now-annual Together At Christmas Carol Service in London this evening, 8 December, and quickly stole the show upon arrival. The Prince and Princess of Wales' three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were the picture of royalty as they acted calm and collected as they stayed close to their parents Kate and Prince William, both 41, the future King of England.
The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a united front at last week’s Royal Variety Performance, despite being rocked by harmful allegations in a controversial new royal biography. The couple, who were joined by Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden, were all smiles as they greeted fellow guests at the star-studded event at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have a "California Christmas" instead of joining the Royal Family at Sandringham House this year. This month it was speculated if The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would be invited to spend Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham House, in Norfolk, despite the ongoing rift.