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Did Queen Victoria and Prince Albert really introduce the Christmas tree to Britain?

Prince Albert is generally credited with introducing the Christmas tree to Britain, but in fact, it was the work of his wife’s grandmother, Queen Charlotte. Like Prince Albert, Charlotte was born and raised in Germany, where the tradition of bringing a tree inside at Christmas time, decorated with lights and sweets, is believed to date back to the 16th century. As a child, Charlotte’s family…
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The Princess of Wales invited Lady Gabriella Kingston to help with Christmas carol service

The Princess of Wales asked Lady Gabriella Kingston to help her with her traditional Christmas carol service. Lady Gabriella was widowed in February when her husband, Thomas Kingston, died. In the months that followed, the Princess of Wales asked her cousin by marriage to join her in planning the annual event. Catherine gave Gabriella, a singer and composer, an important role in developing…
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Princess Michael of Kent seriously injured after falling down stairs at Kensington Palace

Princess Michael Of Kent has suffered serious injury following an accident in her home at Kensington Palace. Princess Michael, who is married to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin, Prince Michael, was seen arriving at The King’s pre-Christmas lunch on Thursday encased in splints. According to Richard Eden of The Daily Mail, Her Royal Highness broke both wrists in the fall. The…
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The royals who just put David Bowie on their Christmas tree

The crown for the ultimate royal Christmas tree has been claimed and no more pretenders need apply. The Danish royal family have unveiled their decorations and pride of place goes to….David Bowie. King Frederik and Queen Mary have shaken things up in the Danish royal court since he took the throne in January 2024 and now they’re taking it a style step further by having the most…
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