Queen 'still set to host Christmas party despite Omicron Covid variant surge'

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.

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.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) and Prince William‘s Christmas holiday plans have been revealed amid lots of changes to the royal family traditional holiday celebrations.

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.

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.

'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.

The Queen could cancel her traditional Christmas Day royal walkabout at Sandringham this year amid fears it could become Omicron super spreader event. The royal walkabout usually sees hundreds of people head to Sandringham but latest reports suggest the Queen may cancel it amid Covid fears.

Staying safe. Amid rising cases of the coronavirus, Queen Elizabeth II has canceled her annual Christmas party.

The Queen has cancelled her pre-Christmas lunch with the royals amid a huge rise in Omicron cases in the U.K., ET Canada can confirm.