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So Many Royals Come to Christmas at Sandringham That a Princess Once Had to Sleep in …

The definition of no room at the inn.
Like many families around the world, the British royals have a packed house during the Christmas season. Prince William recently shared that 45 people were coming to the Sandringham estate for the holidays this year, and even more relatives were added to the guest list after his admission. Space is at such a premium, in fact, that one year, The Queen’s own daughter had to seek alternative sleeping arrangements.
Sandringham House, located in the Norfolk […]
So Many Royals Come to Christmas at Sandringham That a Princess Once Had to Sleep in …

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Prince Harry look-alike sneaks into Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service

Prince Harry — what are you doing here?
A Prince Harry look-alike was spotted at Kate Middleton’s Christmas carol service that took place on Dec. 6 and will be televised on Tuesday, Christmas Eve.
The doppelgänger appears at the 35-second mark in the trailer for the annual celebration hosted by Harry’s sister-in-law.
The Duke’s look-alike is seen at Westminster Abbey wearing a navy ceremonial uniform of the British Army.
The unidentified male also dons Harry’s […]
Prince Harry look-alike sneaks into Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service

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Why Does the Royal Family Open Presents on Christmas Eve? – People.com

It all harkens back to the British royal family’s deep German roots
The royal family Christmas is synonymous with tradition, and one tradition that steadfastly remains while celebrating the holiday at Sandringham? Opening presents on Christmas Eve.

Members of the British royal family exchange gifts every Dec. 24 — not on Christmas morning as many families do. As Prince Harry put it in his 2023 memoir, Spare, doing so is “a German tradition that survived the anglicizing of the family […]
Why Does the Royal Family Open Presents on Christmas Eve? – People.com

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Britain's most-loved chocolate brand was stripped of its royal seal of approval

Cadbury, a storied chocolate maker, has lost its royal warrant from the British monarchy for the first time in 170 years.
The warrant, which symbolizes that a company supplies goods or services to the royal family, was initially awarded by Queen Victoria in 1854.
But Cadbury was absent from the list that was updated by The Royal Warrant Holders Association this month.
The company had held its warrant uninterrupted for 170 years, according to The Telegraph.
The chocolate maker has a long history […]
Britain's most-loved chocolate brand was stripped of its royal seal of approval

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How are the Royal family spending Christmas 2024? | News UK – Metro

This holiday season, the British Royal Family is once again blending cherished traditions with modern touches as they gather to celebrate Christmas. 
In a year full of tough changes and uncertainty for the royals, the annual festivities at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk allow even the Windsors to enjoy a moment of peace and get stuck into a turkey dinner just like the rest of us.
This year’s royal guestlist includes King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales with […]
How are the Royal family spending Christmas 2024? | News UK – Metro

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial holiday plans leave royal fans divided

The two royals revealed how they would be spending their holidays
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to spend another holiday season far from the traditional royal festivities, solidifying their California-based lifestyle as their new norm. For the fifth consecutive year, the Sussexes will forgo a Christmas return to the UK, instead embracing a quieter, more personal celebration in Montecito.
While many royal watchers have speculated about the chances of reconciliation between Prince Harry […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial holiday plans leave royal fans divided

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What Is A Royal Warrant? Why Did The British Royal Family Cut Ties With Cadbury?

Chocolate maker Cadbury has been removed from the list of companies receiving Royal Warrants by King Charles III, ending a 170-year association. The King and Queen issued a second set of royal warrants this month, which no longer included Cadbury. The chocolate company, initially based in Birmingham, was granted its first Royal Warrant as a chocolate maker by Queen Victoria in 1854. Previously known as Mondelez International, the company acquired Cadbury in 2010. In response to the decision, […]
What Is A Royal Warrant? Why Did The British Royal Family Cut Ties With Cadbury?

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King Charles Filmed Christmas Speech in Former Hospital Chapel in Surprise Move

The King was said to be "absolutely enchanted" by the space — and broke tradition in filming there
Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.
Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, covering modern monarchies and the world's most famous families. Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment.
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King Charles Filmed Christmas Speech in Former Hospital Chapel in Surprise Move

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Will Kate Middleton Skip Royal Family's Christmas Celebrations Amid Cancer Recovery … – News18

The British royal family will join together for their tradition of Christmas at Sandringham. King Charles, who was diagnosed with cancer in February this year, will lead the family’s celebrations but not everyone will join in. His wife Queen Camilla will celebrate Christmas with him and her son Tom Parker-Bowles who will join the royal family’s Christmas celebration this year for the first time. Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes and her family will also join the royals at Sandringham.
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Will Kate Middleton Skip Royal Family's Christmas Celebrations Amid Cancer Recovery … – News18

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The German tradition the British Royal Family just can't let go of at Christmas – Daily Express

At the grand, sprawling Norfolk estate where the King celebrates December 25 with his nearest and dearest, it appears his German roots are not too far from his mind.
And this is because every year the royals exchange gifts a day earlier, on Christmas Eve, which is a festive tradition from parts of mainland Europe including Germany.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams previously told Express.co.uk how senior members of the Royal Family usually arrive in Sandringham on Christmas Eve.
He said: […]
The German tradition the British Royal Family just can't let go of at Christmas – Daily Express