King Charles' 2024 Christmas Message Will Focus on Healthcare Workers: 'A Pretty Apt Choice'

After a year that saw both King Charles and Kate Middleton diagnosed with cancer, “Obviously it made sense it had some form of health connection," a source said
After a difficult year that saw both King Charles and Kate Middleton receive cancer diagnoses, the King has chosen to focus his annual Christmas message on healthcare workers.

The King, 76, was diagnosed with cancer following a procedure to treat a benign enlarged prostate in January. He publicly announced his cancer diagnosis […]
King Charles' 2024 Christmas Message Will Focus on Healthcare Workers: 'A Pretty Apt Choice'

Royal fans issue bold prediction about Prince George’s future compared to Prince William

Royal fans have issued a prediction about Prince George’s future as he attends a festive event with his family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales brought all three of their children to the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6.
But Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stole the show as they entered the abbey for the event spearheaded by Princess Kate.
And George is getting attention for one thing in particular, how tall he is. Social media users […]
Royal fans issue bold prediction about Prince George’s future compared to Prince William

Prince Harry Gave His Staff Christmas Ornaments Before Megxit Statement – The Royal Observer

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their separation from Britain and the Crown on January 8, 2020.
In a dramatic and rather unexpected prelude to one of the most talked-about royal departures in recent history, Prince Harry took a moment to surprise his staff with Christmas gifts just minutes before announcing his and Meghan Markle’s decision to step down from their roles as senior members of the royal family.
Queen Elizabeth II took a 'hardline approach' to Prince Harry and […]
Prince Harry Gave His Staff Christmas Ornaments Before Megxit Statement – The Royal Observer

The royal family's 'brutal' 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

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The royal family's 'brutal' 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

Prince Louis sparks royal fan frenzy at Princess Kate’s Christmas carol service

Prince Louis has sparked a royal fan frenzy as he attends a festive royal event with his family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales brought all three of their children to the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on December 6.
But Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stole the show as they entered the abbey for the event spearheaded by Princess Kate.
And Louis is getting attention for one thing in particular, his reaction to actor Richard E Grant reading an […]
Prince Louis sparks royal fan frenzy at Princess Kate’s Christmas carol service

Princess Diana 'hated' Christmas with royals at Sandringham, was 'mortified' by one tradition: expert

Princess Diana “hated” spending Christmas with the royals at Sandringham.
The claim was made by Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of “My Mother and I,” which explores King Charles’ relationship with his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
“A friend of mine worked there at the time,” Seward told Fox News Digital about the country estate where the royals celebrate the holidays.
“Diana hated Sandringham,” said […]
Princess Diana 'hated' Christmas with royals at Sandringham, was 'mortified' by one tradition: expert

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 …

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

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

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