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Her Majesty the Queen is preparing for her first Christmas without Prince Philip by her side - but Covid has ruined her plans. Our monarch has kept cautious throughout the pandemic and made the tough decision to cancel Christmas at Sandringham and many of the traditions that come with it.To ensure a Covid-safe Christmas, Her Majesty will remain at Windsor Castle but according to experts, she won’t be left alone.

The Queen has cancelled all of her Christmas plans in the wake of the Omicron Covid variant rapidly spreading across the UK. The 95 year old monarch has spent Christmas day at her Sandringham estate for decades, but will now be spending it at Windsor Castle for a second year running as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

'Operation Omicron' is now underway at Buckingham Palace to ensure The Queen is not alone at Christmas, an insider says.The monarch could be without some of her nearest and dearest if her plans to spend the festive season at Sandringham are cancelled. After her decision to scrap next week's traditional pre-Christmas dinner for up to 50 family members due to soaring Covid cases, sources have previously said that 'all plans are under consideration' - including her annual trip to Norfolk.

The Queen is said to have missed church on Sunday 19 December to try and avoid the coronavirus from ruining her Christmas plans. Queen Elizabeth, 95, is said to have cancelled her routine Sunday service commitments on the Windsor Castle estate to avoid the risk of becoming infected with the deadly virus.The monarch, who's grandson Prince William is said to have "cut all socialising" so he can spend Christmas with her, is said to have opted to "cut down" on her social interactions, too.

Kate Middleton has shared the Christmas present she gave the Queen back in 2011, which could've "gone horribly wrong".The 39 year old, who was recently left in hysterics as Alan Carr unveiled his body transformation at the Royal Variety, opened up on her unusual gift on an ITV documentary about the Queen's 90th birthday.The Duchess of Cambridge explained that during her first Christmas as Sandringham 10 years ago, Kate decided to make Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 95, a jar of chutney.

The Queen is reportedly still going ahead with her Christmas party plans despite the surge of Omicron Covid cases.The 95 year old is said to be hosting an evening of wine, crackers and a festive dinner at Windsor before flying via helicopter to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk for Christmas Day itself.

After the Queen’s overnight hospital stay in October, the 95 year old is back in good health and has reportedly told her family that she is feeling better and is “looking forward to welcoming them for Christmas” at her Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. In fact, almost two months after doctors advised her to rest and take time away from her busy schedule, Her Majesty appears to be on top form, completing six royal duties on Wednesday 8 December alone.

Prince Harry once shared the sweet and unusual gift his grandmother the Queen got for his son Archie, two, last year.The 37 year old, who recently prompted a wave of Brits to quit their jobs, made the revelation during an interview with James Corden on his Late Late Show that aired in February 2021.The gift – which her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II bought and shipped to Harry and 40 year old Meghan Markle's home in Los Angeles after the former actress suggested it – left James baffled.

Happy-go-lucky! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 6-month-old daughter, Lili, already has an adorable personality.

Christmas is a big occasion for any family, none less the Royals, but an expert on the Royal Family has now explained how Kate Middleton "puts duty before self" for the festive season.The 39 year old will be spending Christmas as Sandringham with her husband Prince William, also 39, children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, as they rally around The Queen on her first Christmas without her late husband Prince Philip.

Prince William and Kate Middleton will be sending gifts to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children Archie and Lilibet despite the couples' "rift", a royal expert has said. Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, will not be spending Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham this year, but that doesn't mean their children won't be receiving presents.

It’s been four years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement in front of the media at Kensington Palace. Following the couple’s happy news, all eyes were on Meghan’s engagement ring, which was made with two diamonds from Princess Diana’s collection and one specially sourced from Botswana by Prince Harry.

The Royal family are notoriously private when it comes to dating, doing their upmost best to keep any romances out of the limelight. While some members have had their relationships become the focus of public scrutiny, others manage to maintain a private love life.