Every year, the Royal Family gathers at
Sandringham in Norfolk to spend the holidays. Between church, a
gift exchange, and Christmas dinner, one could say they celebrate
just like any other family. In this case, their holiday meals might
be a bit more fancy than others. Chef Darren McGrady, who cooked
for the Royal Family from 1982 to 1998, gave some insight to Marie
Claire UK about the holiday…
Royal Christmas traditions have evolved
through the centuries. Some are based in ancient history, others
are ones that the family would create over time. Some are no longer
and some have evolved into what we know a royal Christmas to be
today. In the 1800s, the…
When it comes to Christmas gifts, the Royal Family are just like the rest of us
6th December 2023
Millions of families across the world
exchange holiday gifts and the Royal Family is no exception. In
fact, their gifts might be a little more silly than the ones you’re
giving to your loved ones. Every year on Christmas Eve, members of
the Royal Family gather at…
The Prince and Princess of Wales, in
addition to other members of the Royal Family, will be in full
force at the Together At Christmas carol service at Westminster
Abbey. Supported by The Royal Foundation, the service, which is
spearheaded by the Princess is a moment to bring the nation
together during Christmas and to recognise those who have gone
above and beyond to help others throughout the…
Why a king had to wait for a shepherd before beginning one of the most famous Christmas traditions of all
5th December 2023
Every Christmas, families across the
United Kingdom and the Commonwealth gather around their TVs to hear
the monarch give their annual Christmas message. The tradition
began with a radio broadcast in 1932 by King George V via the
British Broadcasting Corporation’s…
Every Christmas, we expect the Royal
Family to go to Sandringham for their annual Christmas Day church
service and later, hear a speech from the Monarch. While that is
the tradition in the 21st century, the days of the Royal Family
celebrating Christmas in a big way date…
The royal reason a magnificent Christmas tree stands in Trafalgar Square
1st December 2023
Every year since 1947, a 20-metre tall
tree has been donated to the British as a thank-you from Norway.
Now, that tree shines in London’s Trafalgar Square every holiday
season. The tree was given to thank the British for their support
during World War II. In April 1940, Germany invaded Norway and
attempted to capture King Haakon VII, the royal family, and other
members of the Norwegian…
Another piece of Princess Diana’s
wardrobe is up for auction and it’s a piece that many might
recognise as an iconic moment in history – the pink blouse worn in
her 1981 engagement portrait. The blouse is available to purchase
as part of the…
The Duchess of Edinburgh took the reins
of day two of the South Korean State Visit by hosting the President
of South Korea at the Royal Society in London. It was another
high-profile engagement for President Toon Suk Yeol and his wife,
First Lady Kim Keon, as they continued…
The tiara given by a queen to a royal bride and now worn by a stylish duchess
23rd November 2023
Sometimes, when we see a tiara, we might
see a few alternate versions of one. Perhaps, this one, the
Honeysuckle Tiara is a bit more “colourful” than most when it comes
to the styles in which it can be worn. At least, that’s how the
Duchess of Gloucester makes it seem when she modifies it for
certain occasions. And it’s just become part of a colourful look
chosen by the…
