Princess Diana's former bodyguard says Sandringham Estate was 'purgatory' for her

For the Royals Christmas is synonymous with Sandringham - with the family heading to Norfolk to celebrate the festive season since 1988. As a key date in their calendar, it’s a time for a rare get together without the worries of traditional Royal engagements.Though, by Royal standards, Sandringham is a relatively lowkey affair, the formalities are still a stark contrast to how families across the country celebrate.

The Queen has told her family she is feeling “far better” and is “very much looking forward” to hosting her traditional Christmas lunch at Sandringham this year following her recent back sprain. The Monarch, 95, is preparing for the festive season which will be their first since the death of her husband, Prince Philip, earlier this year.

Christmas may be a huge occasion for the Royal Family, but you don’t need to have secured an invite to the Sandringham Estate to eat like a royal this festive season.Taking to the Queen’s official Instagram page, palace chefs have shared the family’s Christmas pudding recipe and it’s easier than you may think.

Prince Charles gave an update on the Queen’s health as he spoke at an event in Jordan focusing on environmental issues.

The Queen may return to Sandringham to feel closer to Prince Philip as her first wedding anniversary without her beloved husband approaches, says a royal expert. And Kate, who often spends weekends on the estate with William and the children, will be a great source of comfort to her.

The Queen is set to miss another engagement next week as her health problems continue.

Pablo Larraín’s 2021 drama “Spencer.”Wharfe, who was the Princess of Wales’ personal protection officer from 1989 until 1993, was her bodyguard during the time when the movie takes place in 1991 during a three-day period at Christmastime in Sandringham with the rest of the royal family.“Out of all the people who have played Diana over the past 10 years, she’s the closest to her,” he told People about the “Twilight Saga” star.

Scotland, but sent a video message.The palace said at the time that the queen, who served in World War II as an army driver, had a “firm intention” to attend the Remembrance Sunday service.The queen has continued to work from home, doing desk-based duties, during her period of rest.

The Queen was reportedly left red-faced and forced to apologise after a horse broke wind as she showed a foreign dignitary around her stables.The 95 year old monarch, who has returned to Windsor Castle via a private jet after a short trip to Sandringham, was said to be innocently showing the foreign dignity around when the animal shocked them by "farting loudly".

Princess Diana's longtime friends, Jemima Khan, has decided to no longer contribute to the upcoming seasons of. In a new profile from, Khan speaks out for the first time about her involvement with the show and her decision to end her working relationship with creator Peter Morgan. “In 2019, Peter Morgan asked me to co-write on the fifth series of The Crown, particularly those episodes which concerned Princess Diana’s last years before she died," Khan told the British outlet.

Queen Elizabeth II has returned to Windsor Castle after a short trip to Sandringham.The 95 year old monarch visited her Norfolk estate on Thursday 4 November, and returned home via helicopter. While the Queen has been advised to take things easy in the wake of her recent health scares, it’s believed she got the green light from her doctors to take the short trip to Sandringham where she is preparing for the Royal Family to arrive at Christmas.

Every year, The British Royal Family gather together for a jam-packed few days of highly-organised Christmas celebrations. Of course, they celebrate with a cheeky tipple just like the rest of us Brits, but they also have to adhere to many rules and age-old traditions.

The Queen is expected to return to Windsor Castle today after a pre-Christmas break in Norfolk.

Kate Middleton was left crying over the Christmas period early on in her relationship with Prince William, it has emerged. Long before becoming the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate’s relationship with Prince William hit quite the rocky patch in 2006 after he cancelled plans with her over the holidays.

Neon’s Spenser with Kristin Stewart rang in an opening weekend of $2.149 million on 996 screens, a per screen average of $2,158 as the film failed to connect in a market that remains a stubbornly hard sell for specialty and independent films.