Christmas, Royal Family

Why Does the Royal Family Open Their Presents on Christmas Eve and Not Christmas Morning?
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 surname from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor.”
How is the Royal Family spending Christmas 2024?
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 German tradition the British Royal Family just can't let go of at Christmas
At Sandringham, where King Charles celebrates Christmas with his family, one particular German tradition is always followed.
How the British Royal Family Will Spend Christmas This Year
The British royal family is gearing up for their annual Christmas celebration on the Sandringham estate. King Charles III and Queen Camilla are expected to attend the morning service on Christmas Day, December 25, at the historic St. Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk, England. They will be accompanied by members of their family.
19 Festive Christmas Traditions the Royal Family Is Known For
The British royal family has a long list of Christmas traditions, from Princess Kate's carol concert to King Charles's television speech. See 19 of their festive practices, here.
Inside the lesser-known Christmas traditions of the British royal family
On the morning of December 25, the royal family walks in step with each other to St Mary Magdalene Church for a 45-minute Christmas service. One of the most cherished Christmas traditions of the royal family, the service is followed by a grand lunch consisting of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, and a traditional festive dessert.
Is King Charles Making a Major Change to This Royal Family Christmas Tradition?
King Charles might be switching a royal Christmas tradition! All about the report for the traditional Christmas lunch and if Prince Andrew will be there.
18 quirky British Christmas traditions that probably confuse Americans
Christmas across the pond is a little different from the US. From Yorkshire puddings to pantomimes, these Christmas traditions might surprise you.
Princess Diana ‘hated’ Christmas with royals at Sandringham, was 'mortified' by one tradition: expert
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, is the author of "My Mother and I," which explores King Charles' ...
Dress Codes, Roast Turkey, and Gag Gifts: A Guide to the Royal Family’s Christmas at Sandringham
One of the royals’ most beloved holiday traditions is the Christmas-morning walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church, a 16th-century ...
Dazzling photos show royal castles and palaces decorated for Christmas
Explore the dazzling holiday decorations at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland as the royal family ...
How the Royal Family Will Be Spending Christmas This Year
While in recent decades the Windsors have spent Christmas at Sandringham in Norfolk, the royals have a long history of ...