British Royals

When it comes to Christmas gifts, the Royal Family are just like the rest of us

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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 Sandringham where they exchange presents after afternoon tea. The exchange happens on Christmas Eve rather than Christmas Day…
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British Royals

The history of the Royal Christmas Day speech

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6th December 2023
For seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II was a staple of Christmas Day, appearing on television, radio and on the internet throughout her reign to deliver her annual Christmas Message. Now, it is King Charles who speaks to country and Commonwealth on Christmas Day. But this…
Prince & Princess of Wales

A royal wave of support for the Princess of Wales's carol service

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6th December 2023
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…
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King Charles III

Is the new Royal Family Order one step closer?

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5th December 2023
For seasoned royal watchers, there’s really only one mystery left to wrap up King Charles III’s accession to the throne: his Royal Family Order. Given out as a personal gift from the Sovereign to female members of the Royal Family, the Royal Family Order has been a…
British Royals

Prince William helps homeless by selling Big Issue on London streets

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5th December 2023
Blink and you might have missed him, but the Prince of Wales has been out on the streets helping sell the latest edition of Big Issues magazine with his friend, Dave. Kensington Palace shared a snap of the two together with the caption: “Great to be back with Dave, selling the latest edition of the @BigIssue once again!” as the prince was found outside Tesco in Hammersmith selling with his…
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Prince & Princess of Wales

How the Princess of Wales put young people at the heart of her carol service

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5th December 2023
The Princess of Wales is ensuring that young people are at the heart of this year’s Together at Christmas carol service on Friday with Kensington Palace announcing a host of ways that children will feature. Now in its third year, the Together at Christmas carol service takes place at Westminster Abbey. It is hosted by Catherine with support from the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess…
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