Nearly 25 years after her grandfather
George V became the first to deliver a Christmas broadcast, Queen
Elizabeth II would carry on the tradition and create history in her
own way. Christmas 1957, The Queen’s Christmas broadcast was
televised for the first time. During her message, she spoke on the
tradition her late father, George VI passed on to her. She also
addressed the nation from the…
Royal Christmas celebrations from history: puddings, tournaments and unruly bishops
13th December 2023
The traditions of a royal Christmas have
developed over the centuries and the celebrations of past monarchs
seem as strange to us today as our own festivities might seem to
them. The royal Christmas has taken many shapes over the centuries
– here we look at some of the…
How Sandringham became the favourite royal home for Christmas celebrations
11th December 2023
Following the 2022 death of Queen
Elizabeth II, her son, King Charles has so far carried out the
tradition of celebrating Christmas at Sandringham, the beloved
country estate in Norfolk. [getty src=”634118954″ width=”594″
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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…
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 back centuries. [getty
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Review: Diana Las Vegas brings refreshing perspective to Diana themed-exhibitions
28th September 2023
There have been dozens of Diana, Princess
of Wales exhibits across the world. Some, take a look at her life
just through photographs, and others, tell her story through
fashion. When in Las Vegas, I had the chance to go to the Princess
Diana & The Royals: The Exhibition.
The history-making Kensington Palace and the admired attraction it is today
27th September 2023
It is one of London’s most popular
tourist attractions and a symbol of modern members of the Royal
Family, Kensington Palace. It is a royal residence with a history
dating back to the 17th century; it is what it is today after King
William III and Queen Mary II…
The story behind one of the Royal Family's favourite residences, Windsor Castle
25th September 2023
Located in the English county of
Berkshire is Windsor Castle, a long-time favourite residence of the
British Royal Family. Hundreds of years old, the castle has
withstood some of Europe’s most challenging times and some of the
happiest moments for the Royal Family. The original castle was
built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by
William the Conqueror. Since the…
