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The Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has been lit up in a festive ceremony that traces its roots back to a king who loved Britain almost as much as the country he actually ruled. The lights on the Norwegian spruce was set sparkling in a special ceremony on December 5th, continuing a tradition that goes back almost 80 years. Leo Cinicolo Photography The tree has been given to the people…

The Royal Family has turned out in force for the Christmas carol service organised by the Princess of Wales. As Catherine’s Together at Christmas celebrate reached its fourth year, many members of the House of Windsor were at Westminster Abbey for the event. The Princess of Wales has organised a special Christmas service for those who help others for four festive seasons(Stephen Lock /…

A special drawing by one of Britain’s best loved illustrators and writers will feature on the front of the order of service for the Princess of Wales’s annual Christmas carol service. Charlie Mackesy has created a bespoke image for the event which focuses on the theme chosen for the service by the Princess, the importance of love and empathy, and how much we need each other…

There was a distinctly bridal feel to the special portraits chosen for a special wedding anniversary by the King and Queen of the Belgians. Queen Mathilde dressed all in white for the photos which mark a quarter of a century since her marriage to King Philippe. Vlad VDK The couple, who said ‘I do’ on December 4th 1999 in Brussels, are seen walking hand in hand at the Laeken…