Queen 'cancels church visit' to avoid having to cancel Christmas at Sandringham

If there’s one thing that Christmas is like for the Royals, it’s traditional. From being weighed before they begin the celebrations at Sandringham to opening their presents on Christmas Eve, the festive season for the royal family is full of traditions that many of us would consider weird or wacky.

The Queen namechecked Prince Charles and Prince William in her Christmas Day address – but made no mention of the Duke of Cambridge’s brother, Prince Harry. Queen Elizabeth’s 2021 speech saw her pay tribute to her “beloved” Prince Philip, remembering his “mischievous, enquiring twinkle” and commending his “sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation”.

Every Christmas Day we’re treated to new snaps of the Royal Family making their way to church for the festive service. Covid has ruined the Queen’s plans for a big celebration at Sandringham, but she’ll still have a smaller affair with core members of the Firm.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared a Christmas message to mark a day “different to what so many of us had planned”.The Cambridges, both 39, are remaining in Norfolk for the festive season following the Queen’s decision to cancel the Royals’ traditional Sandringham Christmas for the second year running.Their message, shared on Twitter, read: “This Christmas will be different to what so many of us had planned.

Christmas is usually a time to relax, have fun, eat what you want, wear what you feel most comfortable in and enjoy yourselves. But for the Royal Family, protocols don't take a break during the festive period and they still have many style rules to follow.

On Christmas Day we are normally treated to a small glimpse of what the Royal Family get up to as they all venture to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham. On the big day we see the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and, of course, The Queen dressed in their finest to partake in the tradition.

Making it work. Queen Elizabeth II canceled her traditional Christmas trip to Sandringham, but she’ll still get to spend some time with the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II's daughter would have to change her plans for the holiday season. In accordance with the government’s guidance, the couple will have to isolate at their home in Gloucestershire for 10 days. The news comes days after the queen shared that she will not travel to her Sandringham estate for the traditional Christmas celebrations.

Despite the Royal family's status, gift giving in the Windsor household is a lot less formal than you may think. From ‘Grow Your Own Girlfriend’ kits to expletive shower caps, Christmas at Sandringham is more fun than lavish.

Her Majesty the Queen is gearing up to spend the second Christmas in a row at Windsor Castle. Due to the pandemic, the monarch has taken the decision to downsize her Christmas plans.

As the first Christmas since the COVID-19 vaccine was administered, it seemed like gatherings could start feeling somewhat normal again. However, the Queen is saying otherwise—and it may impact Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Christmas plans.

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.

The Queen has cancelled her traditional Christmas plans at Sandringham, due to Covid fears.

'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.

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The Queen has decided to cancel her annual pre- Christmas family party next week.