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A thread to discuss the Christmas and New Year's activities for all of the members of the extended British Royal Family. This includes all of the Queen's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her cousins and their families. Princess Beatrice and her young family wrap up for a waltz round Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10249807/Princess-Beatrice-young-family-wrap-waltz-round-Hyde-Parks-Winter-Wonderland.html)
QuotePrincess Beatrice and her young family were spotted enjoying all the fun of the fair yesterday on a visit to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
Pushing her ten-week-old daughter Sienna in a trendy ?1,000 Fox 3 Bugaboo pram, the 33-year-old appeared relaxed alongside husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Also with the pair was Edoardo?s son from a previous relationship, five-year-old Christopher Woolf, known as Wolfie.
After browsing the Christmas market and playing fairground games, the family stopped at a German bratwurst stall in the London park?s Bavarian Village.
Comfort, strength and hope: the royal messages of Christmas 2020 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/comfort-strength-and-hope-the-royal-messages-of-christmas-2020-168928/) (
This article suggesting what will likely be the Christmas messages for 2021 highlights many monarchs so I will post it here and in the Modern Monarchies forum.) :xmas10:
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QuoteThe countdown to Christmas is well and truly on as December gets under way. And amidst the many royal traditions associated with the festive season, the Christmas speech given by monarchs around Europe remains a high point for many. While always filled with seasonal greetings, they are also a chance to share reflections and often include rare personal messages and royal contemplations of the year just gone. This was perhaps more true than ever at the end of 2020 when the Christmas speeches of Europe?s monarchs took in the extraordinary time everyone was then living through.
The Queen spoke of the importance of hope in her address on Christmas Day 2020. She also shared her pride in all those who had done so much to help and support others during the most trying times of the pandemic and reassured those watching that they were not alone. But it was faith in the future that was her main inspiration, as she said ?Even in the darkest nights there is hope in the new dawn.?
Prince Andrew won't join royals for Christmas church service to keep 'low profile' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-andrew-wont-join-royals-25641542?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
:high5: Let's hear it for wise decisions and hope for more in 2022 and beyond.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on December 07, 2021, 08:17:45 PM
Prince Andrew won't join royals for Christmas church service to keep 'low profile' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-andrew-wont-join-royals-25641542?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
Now finally a very *wise* decision by Prince Andrew.......something he should of done many years ago.
Quote from: TLLK on December 07, 2021, 09:58:25 PM
:high5: Let's hear it for wise decisions and hope for more in 2022 and beyond.
I say Good Bye to 2021 and may all the troubles and drama of the past year just disappear in the history of time. My best wishes and prayers for a more peaceful and healthy 2022 for everyone......learn to laugh and enjoy life for it is very precious and not to be taken for granted. :jester: :xmas5:
Quote from: TLLK on December 07, 2021, 09:58:25 PM
:high5: Let's hear it for wise decisions and hope for more in 2022 and beyond.
I could not agree with you more, and not just about Andrew. There is no substitute for good judgment and wise decisions!
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on December 08, 2021, 03:55:09 AM
I could not agree with you more, and not just about Andrew. There is no substitute for good judgment and wise decisions!
Very well said........... :goodpost:
The Cambridges Christmas card 2021. Looks like they went to Jordan back a few months ago when seen at the airport. Speculation on my part judging from the rock in the background and the seats the kids are on. Anyways, nice pic.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporterUK/status/1469306666336366597
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Quote from: Macrobug67 on December 10, 2021, 02:10:33 PM
The Cambridges Christmas card 2021. Looks like they went to Jordan back a few months ago when seen at the airport. Speculation on my part judging from the rock in the background and the seats the kids are on. Anyways, nice pic.
https://twitter.com/RoyalReporterUK/status/1469306666336366597
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Patricia Treble
@PatriciaTreble
It was taken earlier this year in Jordan, where Kate lived with her family during her childhood
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What a great family photo and I'm happy that the kids have had the opportunity to see where the Middleton family lived during Catherine and Pippa's early years. Little Louis is not looking so "little" anymore. :happy:
New photo of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family released for Christmas ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/new-photo-of-the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-and-their-family-released-for-christmas-169655/)
This article has some recollections of those who were associated with the pre-school that Catherine attended when her family was living in Jordan.
Prince William and Kate Middleton release 2021 Christmas card | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10296631/Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-release-2021-Christmas-card.html)
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge learned Arabic, recited verses from the Quran and celebrated Ramadan when she attended nursery in Jordan.
Kate's family moved to Jordan in May 1984 when she was aged two and her sister was just eight months old, after father Michael, a British Airways manager, relocated to the Jordanian capital of Amman for work.
Kate was in a class of 12, while the nursery looked after 100 chlidren aged three to five from Jordan, Britain, Japan, India, Indonesia and American.
In the morning, everyone was grouped together to learn Arabic before separating into different classes.
'We would read one verse from the Quran to improve the children's Arabic and tell stories about the Prophet's companions, like Omar Bin Khattab. The idea was to reinforce concepts such as respect and love,' her former teacher Sahera al Nabulsi previously told The National.
'The teacher used to ask in Arabic, 'Who is wearing red today?' so that the children would recognise the colours,' Ms al Nabulsi recalled.
The nursery founder would dress up as Santa Claus at Christmas to entertain the children, and celebrated Eid al-Fitr at the end of Ramadan when a drummer would visit to entertain the children.
Children also enjoyed school trips twice a month to places of interest such as the Haya Cultural Centre.
Ms al Nabulsi recalled how Carole usually did the school run, but that Michael Middleton sometimes collected Kate in his work uniform
'The kids used to get very excited and run to see him,' she said.
After Michael's work in Jordan came to an end, the family moved back to Berkshire where Kate spent the rest of her childhood.
It's the time of year when the official BRF Christmas Cards are released. :xmas5:
Here's the photo from the Cambridges. It was taken earlier in the fall when the family was in Jordan during the children's fall term break.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXTg1Z5Nzbm/
Kate Middleton and Prince William Christmas Card 2021 | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-christmas-card-2021-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis/)
Kate Middleton's 2021 Christmas card with George, Charlotte and Louis might be her best one yet | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211210128781/prince-william-kate-middleton-christmas-card-2021/)
Kate Middleton and Prince William news: George, Charlotte and Louis on Christmas new card | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1534336/Kate-Middleton-Prince-William-latest-pictures-George-Charlotte-Louis-Christmas-card)
Prince William and Kate Middleton share new family photo on their Christmas card - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-william-kate-middleton-share-25664612)
Prince William and Kate unveil annual Christmas card - and George, Charlotte and Louis are adorable (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/16998750/wililam-kate-release-royal-christmas-card/)
Prince William and Kate Middleton's kids are all grown up in family Christmas card (https://www.today.com/parents/prince-william-kate-middleton-s-kids-are-all-grown-family-t242791)
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@wannable :teehee: I worked in Saudi years ago. I have numerous things with that material print. It screams Middle East/Arab/Bedouin to me. And added to the red rock ( Petra, Jordan) and Kates history of living in Jordan all added up to a vacation in Jordan.
Kinda odd choice. I like the photo - it does sum up 2021. And it?s a nice interaction between the two. But as a Christmas card? (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGQhSufWYAAVmhl?format=jpg&name=small)
Very woke
Quote from: Macrobug67 on December 10, 2021, 05:52:20 PM
Kinda odd choice. I like the photo - it does sum up 2021. And it?s a nice interaction between the two. But as a Christmas card? (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGQhSufWYAAVmhl?format=jpg&name=small)
Yes I agree that it is an odd choice for a Christmas card. :blank: :xmas10: Which is a disappointment after the great photos that Charles and Camilla have used in past years.
Royal fans go wild over Princess Charlotte's VERY striking resemblance to Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10299035/Royal-fans-wild-Princess-Charlottes-striking-resemblance-Queen.html)
Future style icons! Cambridge kids joined Prince William and Kate Middleton for Christmas portrait | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10299153/Future-style-icons-Cambridge-kids-joined-Prince-William-Kate-Middleton-Christmas-portrait.html)
Very unusual card by Charles and Camilla, I think they are trying to say something in this card about the paramedic as that is what was going on in the world then. Whatever, it is nice to see them doing something different...I have always thought Charles was a real gentleman....he sure is by that picture. I think Camilla brings out the best in him, makes him smile and laugh at himself. People highly underestimate Charles, he is a brilliant man and businessman.
As soon as I saw the picture of William's and Catherine's Holiday Card and saw Charlotte, I thought there sits Queen Mom her great grandmother........spitting image for sure and Lois is all Middleton, His grandfather Mike totally, George is more William and I think even some of his dad's personality in time will come out. He looks to be shy and reserved in public yet at home I bet he is a rambutan little boy. I really like this card.......a lively beautiful family, Oh William you sure did find the perfect woman for your bride and mother of your children.....a very strong intelligent woman who was born to be a mother and queen consort for the country.
Royal Central with its second post on how royals celebrate their Christmas and New Year's holidays.
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/christmas-with-the-windsors-how-british-royals-celebrate-134678/ :happyuk: :xmas5:
QuoteEach family has its own Christmas tradition and royal families are no exception. In this installment of our Christmas series on how ruling houses across Europe mark the holidays, we?re headed to Sandringham for a look at how the House of Windsor celebrates the season.
A Very Big Family Lunch
A week before Christmas, the Queen invites the extended Royal Family to Buckingham Palace for a lunch. These festivities are a way for the whole House of Windsor to get together ahead of the big day as many of the Queen?s cousins will be celebrating with their own immediate kith and kin away from Sandringham.
The Queen Takes the Train
If there?s one sight that tells you Christmas is actually, really and quite absolutely just around the corner, it?s the image of the Queen taking the train to Sandringham. In recent years, photos of Elizabeth II, usually in headscarf and very warm coat, railing it up to Norfolk have become part of the British royal Christmas season. Once she arrives at King?s Cross, the big day is imminent.
Christmas Eve at Sandringham
The Royal Family gathers at the Queen?s Norfolk Estate by Christmas Eve and no one wants to be late because this is the time the Queen hands out the presents. Gifts are exchanged after afternoon tea on Christmas Eve with all the neatly wrapped offerings set out on tables and then passed around.
She's right - watching the walk to and from St. Magdalen's is a Christmas tradition itself for many of us.
The Queen has cancelled next week's traditional pre-Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle for the extended family @5_News.
https://twitter.com/simonvigar5/status/1471439290131533824?s=20
A disappointing but necessary step for HM and her family to take in light of the increasing number of COVID cases.
Queen won't spend Christmas alone as senior royals agree to cut socialising in run-up - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-wont-spend-christmas-alone-25720234?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
Prince William shared a few BRF Christmas traditions during his radio show with the children at the Royal Marsden earlier this week and emphasized the importance of the extended family coming together to celebrate. He also revealed that his favorite Christmas song is "Feliz Navidad" and favorite holiday film is "Elf."
Prince William reveals favourite Christmas movie and how being a dad has changed the festive season (https://www.msn.com/en-au/lifestyle/lifestyleroyals/prince-william-reveals-favourite-christmas-movie-and-how-being-a-dad-has-changed-the-festive-season/ar-AARTxKK?ocid=msedgntp)
Quote"Bringing the family together at Christmas time is always lovely because we're quite spread out doing our things throughout the year and so we get very few moments to actually come together," William told Alston.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to attend Christmas at Sandringham with the Queen and Prince Charles and extended members of the family, including the Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
The royal family has expanded this year with the birth of four children, three of which will be at the Queen's country home.
William said his children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, loved seeing their relatives.
"When I see my children meet up with my cousins' children, and they all have a wonderful time playing together, it's very special.
"Christmas is a new dynamic when you have children, suddenly it's a whole different ballgame of noise and excitement," he laughed.
"I'm enjoying the new version of Christmas in my life."
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EXCLUSIVE: Queen won't spend Christmas alone as senior royals agree to cut socialising in run-up
Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Kate, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie have cancelled their pre-Christmas plans to ensure they can be with the Queen.
The Queen will not spend ?Christmas alone after senior ?royals agreed to reduce all but es?sential contacts beforehand, amid a surge in Covid infections.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Prince William and Kate, Princess Anne, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie have cancelled any pre-Christmas plans to ensure they can be with her.
Royal sources tonight said that while there remains ?obvious ?uncertainty as to how Christmas will look exactly? the royals were committed to doing all they can to be by the Queen?s side.
One alternative being examined is for the royal family to spend Christmas at her Windsor Castle home, where she has spent most of the pandemic.
A secure Covid bubble is in place with dozens of staff who have spent the crisis safeguarding the Queen, and the Duke of ?Edinburgh before his death at the age of 99 in April.
Family members invited will be expected to take Covid tests on the days before, and on Christmas Day.
A royal source said: ?In terms of plans for Christmas, everything is up in the air. Senior members of the family have spoken with each other and cut back on all but ?essential contacts in public so they are ready to travel to be with the Queen wherever Christmas can take place.
Mirror
She will have family around her, which is the most important thing, but it is so sad that the traditional activities had to be cancelled for a second year.
It is just very sad that again because of the damn viruses everything is canceled again and again..........yes it is frustrating and I am sure most would agree with me. I love seeing HM, Charles and William and their wives out and about doing things for the monarchy. I love seeing all the pictures and reading what they are doing, just a part of my life that I enjoy ..........gads I hope these viruses go away soon. :no: :cry:
Queen to cancel Christmas Day walkabout so it won't become super spreader event - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-cancel-christmas-day-walkabout-25734481?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
Apparently Charles is organizing Christmas at Sandringham rather than the Queen.
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The Royal Family is to rally round the Queen this week as those closest to the Monarch have vowed that she won?t be alone for her first Christmas without the Duke of Edinburgh.
Although it remains unclear what form the Royal festivities will take, or where, a source said there was ?a strong desire? from the Queen to gather her family together at Sandringham if possible.
A Palace insider said: ?It would be such a bitter blow to the Queen not to have Christmas at Sandringham so there?s an operation underway to try to make sure it?s a special time of year. Sandringham is such a special place to Her Majesty.?
It is understood that Charles has also been involved in organising the preparations for the family Christmas at Sandringham, which has recently lost several members of staff.
Charles is expected to lead the Boxing Day shoot, a role previously held by Prince Philip.
A source close to the family said: ?Everyone will be asked to take a [Covid] test beforehand. Unless there are new restrictions brought into effect or it is deemed too unsafe for the Queen, Christmas won?t be cancelled if it can be helped.?
Yet there have been happy additions to the family this year, too.
The Queen will hope to spend time with her latest great-grandchildren ? Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi?s two-month-old daughter Sienna, Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank?s ten-month-old son August and Zara and Mike Tindall?s third child, nine-month-old Lucas.
William and Kate will stay at their home at Anmer Hall, which is a short walk away.
One insider said it ?was quite possible? that Kate?s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, will come up to stay and may be granted an audience with the Queen. William recently spoke of his fond memories of a Royal Christmas at Sandringham and the walk from St Mary Magdalene chapel with his grandfather, Prince Philip. ?
He used to walk so fast that there?d be huge gaps and spaces between all of us walking down, and there?d be us at the back with little legs trying to keep up,? said William. ?You start to feel quite attached to those moments and those memories.?
For the Queen, and those closest to her, such memories are all the more precious. As one source close to the family put it: ?I hope it can all be worked out. Like any family, none of us knows how many Christmases we have left.?
The Christmas card of the Earl and Countess of Wessex:
https://twitter.com/royalfocus1/status/1472549518222802946?s=20
That is a lovely and informal photo of the Earl and Countess of Wessex. :xmas5:
Queen to decide on royal Christmas celebrations in next 48 hours amid Covid fears - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-decide-royal-christmas-celebrations-25740350?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
Queen misses church in bid to protect Sandringham Christmas plans | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10327521/Queen-misses-church-bid-protect-Sandringham-Christmas-plans.html)
Queen to cancel Christmas Day walkabout so it won't become super spreader event - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-cancel-christmas-day-walkabout-25734481)
Queen misses church to stop Omicron ruining her big family Christmas celebrations (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17090328/queen-omicron-christmas-celebrations-church/)
NEW The Queen has decided to remain at Windsor Castle for Christmas, "a personal decision after careful consideration" reflecting a "precautionary approach" say royal sources. Members of the royal family will be visiting the Queen over Christmas, following all guidelines.
https://twitter.com/RoyaNikkhah/status/1472992616790863875?s=20
Queen tears up Christmas plans as Covid forces her to cancel Sandringham and stay at Windsor (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17097506/queen-cancels-christmas-plans-covid/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebarweb)
Richard Palmer
@RoyalReporter
The Queen has decided to stay at Windsor for Christmas. She will have family visiting.
It's a return to the Christmas 🎄 from the past. The BRF celebrated at Windsor Castle 🏰 for years. Hopefully HM will be able to attend a Christmas Church service this week.
Windsor is a beautiful, just a gorgeous place and I am sure there is lots of room for the entire family to stay and visit HM......it is sad yet not the end of the world. Times are changing and we all must do the best we can to be here which is the most important thing to do right now. If it was me, I would take Windsor or Balmoral any day of the week. I remember my visit to Windsor many years ago with such joy of being here....I am sure with all the family and some really close by, HM will have a wonderful holiday and lots of grand babies running around the castle. Tell me, who would not want Christmas at Windsor.....
Update news from Buckingham Palace HM Queen Elizabeth II and member of royal family wouldn?t attend Sandringham this weekend due omicron for sake protection of HM Queen Elizabeth II and member of royal family no walkabout at sandringham on Christmas Day church service
Queen will NOT spend Christmas at Sandringham: Monarch decides to celebrate at Windsor | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10329959/Queen-NOT-spend-Christmas-Sandringham-Monarch-decides-celebrate-Windsor.html)
The Firm will NOT allow the Queen to be alone this Christmas, claims royal expert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10328651/The-Firm-NOT-allow-Queen-Christmas-claims-royal-expert.html)
Queen Elizabeth: How She's Staying Safe as COVID Spikes in the U.K. | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-covid-safety/)
Queen Elizabeth Decides Whether to Spend Christmas at Sandringham | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-decision-family-christmas-sandringham-covid/)
The Queen cancels plans for Christmas at Sandringham amid COVID fears | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211220129392/the-queen-cancels-sandringham-christmas-plans/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59735413
Queen to stay at Windsor for Christmas and not travel to Sandringham | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-to-stay-at-windsor-for-christmas-and-not-travel-to-sandringham-12501006)
Queen cancels Sandringham plans and will celebrate Christmas at Windsor | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/20/queen-cancels-sandringham-plans-and-will-celebrate-christmas-at-windsor)
Queen cancels Christmas at Sandringham with Royal Family as lockdown threat surges | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1538950/Queen-news-Christmas-Windsor-Royal-Family-update-Sandringham-covid19-omicron-cases)
Queen to decide on festive party in next 48 hours | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1538755/queen-elizabeth-ii-christmas-plans-sandringham-decision)
Could the Queen face Christmas alone this year? Fears grow as Omicron spreads | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1538748/Queen-face-christmas-alone-2021-covid-evg)
Queen cancels plans to celebrate Christmas at Sandringham and will stay at Windsor | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-20/queen-cancels-plans-to-celebrate-christmas-at-sandringham)
The ways the Queen could spend Christmas as Sandringham celebration hangs in the balance - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ways-queen-could-spend-christmas-25743148)
Queen cancels Christmas at Sandringham in wake of Omicron Covid surge - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queen-cancels-christmas-sandringham-25748484)
Queen tears up Christmas plans as Covid forces her to cancel Sandringham and stay at Windsor (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17097506/queen-cancels-christmas-plans-covid/)
Royal Family 'won't let the Queen spend Christmas alone' as she spends first festive season without Prince Philip (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17099348/queen-wont-spend-christmas-alone-without-prince-philip/)
The Queen?s annual Christmas visit to Sandringham is cancelled ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/breaking-the-queens-annual-christmas-visit-to-sandringham-is-cancelled-169867/)
Queen Elizabeth cancels family Christmas tradition for 2nd year due to COVID-19 | GMA (https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/queen-elizabeth-cancels-annual-family-christmas-tradition-81787526)
Queen Elizabeth will not travel to Sandringham for Christmas, palace source says - CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/20/uk/queen-christmas-windsor-omicron-covid-gbr-intl/index.html)
How sad for HM and her family.......and the rest of us who enjoy the pictures and the stories.
Wishing a New Year's wish, please viruses go far away NOW!
The family will make the best of it at Windsor Castle.
PR wise, they can go to St. Georges Chapel and have Chris Jackson and their fav videographer to take this historic moment for posterity...for whatever reason one wants to place as 1 and 2. Queen and Covid times. They can then release the pictures to the worldwide media.
The important thing IMO is that she will not be alone, and can enjoy the family company. And food, drink and games.
From the WHO's latest announcement today:
asked if the WHO wanted people to cancel Christmas Dr Harris said that is: 'not what the director-general was saying - he was saying large events, so he was actually referring to a reception we promised to have with journalists...'
On people's plans for Christmas, she said the public should think about questions such as: 'Who is coming? What is their status? Have they all been vaccinated? Are you taking other measures - are you opening your windows, ventilating your room? Can you space things, have they worn masks? So there are lots of things that you need to do and take into account when you put your party together.'
Rebecca English, confirmed (according to her) royals to be with the Queen.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/12/21/14/52064155-10331825-image-a-202_1640095579111.jpg)
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William, Kate and their three children George, Charlotte and Louis are unlikely to change their plans to spend Christmas at Anmer Hall, their family home in Norfolk - but they would go to see the Queen before they depart.
Last year, Prince Charles and Camilla spent Christmas Day at Highgrove, his country estate in Gloucestershire, and their plans for this Christmas have not yet been revealed.
The Queen will not attend church in public but will worship in her private chapel at Windsor Castle.
She has already recorded her annual Christmas message to be broadcast on the day.
^ I think the entire Middleton family will be staying at Anmer Hall. That is 5 children between Cambridges and Mathews running around the countryside.
The Cambridges were going to Norfolk when the plan was for the Queen to spend Christmas at Sandringham. Now that she's staying at Windsor we don't know what's going to happen with William and Kate.
Quote from: wannable on December 21, 2021, 04:40:01 PM
From the WHO's latest announcement today:
asked if the WHO wanted people to cancel Christmas Dr Harris said that is: 'not what the director-general was saying - he was saying large events, so he was actually referring to a reception we promised to have with journalists...'
On people's plans for Christmas, she said the public should think about questions such as: 'Who is coming? What is their status? Have they all been vaccinated? Are you taking other measures - are you opening your windows, ventilating your room? Can you space things, have they worn masks? So there are lots of things that you need to do and take into account when you put your party together.'
Um...could the DM please update their photos of the Wessex children? These pictures must be at least five years old. :notamused: And DM, I would assume that Eduardo and Jack are going to be invited to dinner too. It would have been nice to see them included like Timothy Laurence.
As for the Cambridges...well the Middletons are in Berkshire so they're not too far from WC so they could decide to go to see Michael and Carole and then see the extended family at Christmas. :xmas21:
Okay taking the time machine back to a groovier age...1969. Try to guess the identities of the children in this group photo taken during Christmas at Windsor Castle. The taller ones are obviously Charles and Anne. (Yes the identities are revealed in the article.)
RICHARD KAY: What became of the royal children in this delightful newly found Christmas portrait? | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10334001/RICHARD-KAY-royal-children-delightful-newly-Christmas-portrait.html)
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Anne and husband out of the Christmas dinner table at Windsor. Tim tested positive, the couple will be isolating 10 days.
Yes that is sad news for the Princess Royal and Timothy who will now have to isolate not only from her mother but from her children and grandchildren too.
Queen's Christmas plans: Princess Anne's husband Sir Timothy Laurence tests positive for Covid | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10336317/Queens-Christmas-plans-Princess-Annes-husband-Sir-Timothy-Laurence-tests-positive-Covid.html)
Princess Anne's Husband Has COVID, Ruling Out Christmas with the Queen | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/princess-anne-husband-sir-timothy-laurence-tests-positive-covid/)
Princess Anne's husband tests positive for COVID-19 just days before Christmas | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211222129543/princess-anne-husband-sir-timothy-laurence-tests-positive-coronavirus/)
COVID-19: Princess Anne isolating and unlikely to spend Christmas with Queen after husband tests positive | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-princess-anne-isolating-and-unlikely-to-spend-christmas-with-queen-after-husband-tests-positive-12502201)
Queen dealt another Christmas blow as spending holiday with Princess Anne ruled out | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1539835/queen-news-christmas-princess-anne-husband-timothy-laurence-covid)
Queen unable to spend Christmas with Princess Anne - leaving royal plans in chaos - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-christmas-plans-chaos-son-25765180)
Queen suffers Christmas blow with party plans in chaos as Covid forces Princess Anne to cancel (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17117727/queen-suffers-christmas-blow-covid-princess-anne/)
Queen Elizabeth Christmas news - 'Hard core' Royal Family members race to ensure Her Majesty isn't alone on Xmas Day (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16894789/queen-elizabeth-news-christmas-plans-windsor-covid-meghan-harry/)
Princess Anne?s husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, tests positive for Covid-19 ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/anne/breaking-princess-annes-husband-sir-timothy-laurence-tests-positive-for-covid-19-170000/)
Charles and Camilla are to spend Christmas Day with the Queen. Not clear if anyone else will visit.
Queen to spend Christmas Day with Charles and Camilla | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queen-to-spend-christmas-day-with-charles-and-camilla-12502768)
Prince Charles and Camilla will join the Queen for Christmas Day | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10339507/Prince-Charles-Camilla-join-Queen-Christmas-Day.html)
The Queen will NOT spend Christmas Day alone - first royal guests revealed | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211223129592/the-queen-to-spend-christmas-day-with-prince-charles-duchess-cornwal/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59769243
Queen saved from lonely first Christmas without Philip! Charles and Camilla to join her | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1540265/queen-news-christmas-alone-prince-philip-prince-Charles-camilla-duchess-of-cornwall)
Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will join the Queen at Windsor for Christmas Day | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-23/prince-charles-and-duchess-of-cornwall-will-join-the-queen-for-christmas-day)
Princess Anne's absence on Christmas Day will be yet another 'bitter blow' for the Queen - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/princess-annes-absence-christmas-day-25768100)
Queen unable to spend Christmas with Princess Anne - leaving royal plans in chaos - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-christmas-plans-chaos-son-25765180)
Queen WILL spend Christmas with Prince Charles and Camilla after Princess Anne forced to cancel over Covid (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17125730/queen-christmas-prince-charles-camilla-covid/)
Charles & Camilla to join The Queen at Windsor so she is not alone over Christmas ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/charles-camilla-to-join-the-queen-at-windsor-so-she-is-not-alone-over-christmas-170027/)
A look back at British Royal Christmas cards over the years. From George V's reign to his granddaughter's the cards are in black and white and vivid color so enjoy this gallery. :xmas5:
Royal Family Christmas Cards through the years ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/royal-family-christmas-cards-through-the-years-153815/)
The Cambridges will be spend Christmas in Norfolk at Amber Hall and will be joined by some members of the Middleton family.
Gerts Royal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending Christmas in Norfolk and will be joined by some members of the Middleton family, royal sources have confirmed.
Richard Palmer
It's a Norfolk Christmas for the Cambridges again this year, and they'll be joined by some of the Middleton family at Anmer Hall.
Majesty/Joe Little
To confirm, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending Christmas in Norfolk and will be joined by some members of the Middleton family. The Cambridges are still expected to see the Queen over the festive holidays
Russell Myers
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending Christmas Day at Anmer Hall, their home in Norfolk, where they will be joined by some members of the Middleton family
Roya Nikkhah
Now confirmed
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending Christmas in Norfolk and will be joined by some members of the Middleton family.
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New: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will spend Christmas in Norfolk and be joined by members of the Middleton family, they have confirmed.
Matt Wilkinson
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be spending Christmas in Norfolk and will be joined by some members of the Middleton family, Kensington Palace confirms
Lizzie Robinson
This year could mark a first Christmas in Norfolk for the youngest Cambridge
Cambridgeshire Live
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will NOT spend Christmas with the Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10340807/Duke-Duchess-Cambridge-NOT-spend-Christmas-Queen.html)
Cambridges spend with her family at middletons for Christmas
Queen Elizabeth Spending Christmas Day with Prince Charles and Camilla | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-christmas-day-prince-charles-camilla-duchess-of-cornwall/)
Kate Middleton and Prince William's Christmas plans revealed ? details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211223129627/kate-middleton-prince-william-spend-christman-anmer-hall/)
Cambridges spending at Middletons for Christmas holidays
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will NOT spend Christmas with the Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10340807/Duke-Duchess-Cambridge-NOT-spend-Christmas-Queen.html)
Kate Middleton and Prince William's Christmas plans revealed ? details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211223129627/kate-middleton-prince-william-spend-christman-anmer-hall/)
Cambridges spend with her family at middletons for Christmas
Prince William and Kate will spend Christmas AWAY from the Queen in Norfolk with kids & Middleton family (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17131238/prince-william-kate-christmas-norfolk-royals-queen/)
Prince William and Kate will spend Christmas AWAY from the Queen in Norfolk with kids & Middleton family (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17131238/prince-william-kate-christmas-norfolk-royals-queen/)
Queen's moving tribute to Philip in Christmas speech as she faces first festive season without him | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10341135/Queens-moving-tribute-Philip-Christmas-speech-faces-festive-season-without-him.html)
Queen Elizabeth Chooses Photo of Prince Philip for Annual Christmas Speech | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-chooses-photo-of-prince-philip-for-annual-christmas-speech-wears-touching-tribute/)
The Queen's speech to be 'particularly personal' in year of Prince Philip's death | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211223129610/the-queen-speech-personal-after-prince-philip-death/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59762945
Queen's Christmas Day message: Photo released of monarch in first festive address since death of Prince Philip | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queens-christmas-day-message-photo-released-of-monarch-in-first-festive-address-since-death-of-prince-philip-12503018)
Queen's speech has heartbreaking nod to Philip in first Christmas without her prince | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1540582/queen-speech-christmas-2021-prince-philip-tribute-royal-family-latest)
Queen's Christmas speech to 'undoubtedly' pay tribute to monarch's 'strength and stay' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1534444/queen-christmas-speech-news-prince-philip-queen-elizabeth-ii-health)
Queen's Christmas message will pay loving tribute to Prince Philip | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1540617/Queen-Christmas-message-loving-tribute-Prince-Philip)
Queen?s speech 'expected to be particularly personal' in year of Duke of Edinburgh's death | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-23/queens-speech-expected-to-be-particularly-personal-in-year-of-philips-death)
The Queen's 'personal' photo and brooch tribute to Prince Philip in Christmas Day speech - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-personal-photo-brooch-tribute-25777107)
Voice of the Mirror: Queen's Christmas message will be especially poignant for monarch - Voice of the Mirror - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/voice-mirror-queens-christmas-message-25777264)
Queen's Christmas photo 'shows she always thinks of others, even after turbulent year' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-christmas-photo-shows-always-25776891)
Queen's touching brooch tribute to Prince Philip in speech as she reflects on loss of husband on first Christmas alone (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17132334/queen-tribute-prince-philip-christmas-day-speech/)
The Queen to be joined by 20 family members for Christmas - including Prince Andrew and Edward (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17132165/queen-christmas-prince-andrew-edward/)
Member of royal family will spend night at Windsor Castle but Cambridges stay in Norfolk with Kate?s family
The Queen?s 2021 Christmas Broadcast to be ?deeply personal? with a tribute to her beloved late husband Prince Philip ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queens-2021-christmas-broadcast-to-be-deeply-personal-with-a-tribute-to-her-beloved-late-husband-prince-philip-170077/)
Charles will be leading Christmas service tomorrow at St George's chapel. The Queen will not attend.
The Queen's speech she'll be dressed in red, one solo picture of PP and her displayed at the desk.
How the Queen's speech has adapted since her maiden radio address in 1952 to a sleek TV production | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343433/How-Queens-speech-adapted-maiden-radio-address-1952-sleek-TV-production.html)
The Queen's 10 most memorable Christmas messages | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/the-queens-10-most-memorable-christmas-messages-12495676)
The Queen stays away: Her Majesty remains indoors at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10344003/The-Queen-stays-away-Majesty-remains-indoors-Windsor-Castle.html)
Kate and William pay tribute to all those 'having to isolate away from loved ones' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343961/Kate-William-pay-tribute-having-isolate-away-loved-ones.html)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attend church with their parents | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10344075/Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-Prince-Louis-attend-church-parents.html)
Queen makes NO mention of Meghan, Harry or Andrew in her speech | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10344055/Queen-makes-NO-mention-Meghan-Harry-Andrew-speech.html)
The Queen proudly displays photo of Prince Philip in Christmas Day speech | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10344123/The-Queen-proudly-displays-photo-Prince-Philip-Christmas-Day-speech.html)
Read the Queen's 2021 Christmas Day speech in full | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10344047/Read-Queens-2021-Christmas-Day-speech-full.html)
Queen Elizabeth Broadcasts Christmas Address 2021 | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-christmas-speech-2021/)
The Queen's Christmas speech 2021: monarch moves nation with tribute to 'beloved Prince Philip' | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20211225129468/the-queen-christmas-speech-2021-prince-philip-tribute/)
Kate Middleton takes George, Charlotte and Louis to Christmas Day church service - best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20211225129659/kate-middleton-christmas-day-church-service-2021-best-photos/1/)
Prince Charles and Camilla joined by Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex on Christmas Day - live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20211225129674/prince-charles-camilla-sophie-wessex-attend-church-christmas-day/1/)
Queen's Christmas message tribute to Prince Philip: 'Mischievous twinkle as bright at the end as when I set eyes on him' | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queens-christmas-message-tribute-to-prince-philip-mischievous-twinkle-as-bright-at-the-end-as-when-i-set-eyes-on-him-12503744)
Queen's Christmas Day message: Monarch's tributes to Duke of Edinburgh in annual address | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/queens-christmas-day-message-monarchs-tributes-to-duke-of-edinburgh-in-annual-address-12503524)
The Queen strikes a hopeful tone in personal Christmas message | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/25/the-queen-strikes-a-hopeful-tone-in-personal-christmas-message)
Queen expected to strike personal tone in Christmas Day message | The Queen | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/24/queen-expected-strike-personal-tone-christmas-day-message-2021)
Royal news: Armed intruder breaks into Windsor Castle as Queen celebrates Christmas | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541167/royal-news-armed-intruder-windsor-castle-grounds-queen-christmas)
Queen gives small nod to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541154/Queen-news-Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-Sussex-Christmas-speech-Royal-Family-update)
Prince Philip is still with the Royal Family - Queen says 'we felt his presence' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541153/prince-philip-queen-royal-family-christmas-speech-video-vn)
Queen news: Monarch writes her own message in moving Christmas speech to 'beloved Philip' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541150/queen-news-christmas-speech-prince-philip-elizabeth-ii-royal-family-update)
Queen speaks of final months with Philip 'As bright as when I first set eyes on him' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541135/Queen-speech-Prince-Philip-final-months-Christmas-Day-royal-news-video-vn)
Queen's Speech 1957: Remembering the Queen's first televised address | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541088/queen-speech-elizabeth-first-televised-address-royal-family-christmas-spt)
Kate and William pay tribute to all those 'having to isolate away from loved ones' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10343961/Kate-William-pay-tribute-having-isolate-away-loved-ones.html)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis attend church with their parents | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10344075/Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-Prince-Louis-attend-church-parents.html)
Kate Middleton takes George, Charlotte and Louis to Christmas Day church service - best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/20211225129659/kate-middleton-christmas-day-church-service-2021-best-photos/1/)
Queen's Speech: Moving address to Covid-hit UK as she marks first Christmas without Prince Philip - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsSHiz8nmkI)
The video of the Queen's Speech recorded High Definition by Manchester News.
The Royal Family Channel also has it, with an apology of technical issues (background noise).
Armed intruder is arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10344211/Armed-intruder-arrested-grounds-Windsor-Castle.html)
Royal news: Queen absent as Royal Family arrive at St George's Chapel for Christmas servic | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1541116/Royal-news-Queen-Elizabeth-II-Royal-Family-St-George-chapel-Christmas-day-service-update)
HM Queen Elizabeth II remain in Windsor Castle for her sake of her safety and nobody touched her but member of royal family attend church without monarch
Queen remembers 'mischievous twinkle' of Prince Philip in emotional Christmas message | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-25/queen-remembers-mischievous-twinkle-of-philip-in-emotional-christmas-message)
Queen?s speech 'expected to be particularly personal' in year of Duke of Edinburgh's death | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-23/queens-speech-expected-to-be-particularly-personal-in-year-of-philips-death)
Armed intruder arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle as Queen celebrates Christmas - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-armed-intruder-arrested-grounds-25784692)
Queen's Christmas speech: Monarch misses Philip's 'familiar laugh' - read in full - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-queens-christmas-speech-monarch-25784487)
Queen's Christmas speech is the only time monarch gets help with one important task - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-christmas-speech-only-time-25781387)
William, Kate, Charles and Camilla attend church for Christmas - but Queen stays home - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-charles-camilla-visit-church-25784033)
The Queen delivers emotional Christmas message paying tribute to Philip's 'mischievous twinkle' & 'familiar laugh' (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17142013/queen-emotional-christmas-message-tribute-philip/)
Armed intruder arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle as Queen celebrates Christmas with Prince Charles & Camilla (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17143007/armed-intruder-arrested-windsor-castle-queen/)
The Queen fails to mention Prince Harry & Meghan Markle in Christmas day message but praises Wills & Kate's charity work (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17143105/queen-fails-mention-harry-meghan/)
Queen misses church as Charles & Camilla lead royals arriving for service - before joining Her Majesty for lunch (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17142080/prince-charles-camilla-windsor-christmas-service-royals-apart/)
VIDEO: The Queen?s Christmas Broadcast 2021 ? a tribute to Prince Philip ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/video-the-queens-christmas-broadcast-2021-a-tribute-to-prince-philip-170173/)
Charles & Camilla lead the Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning in the absence of The Queen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/charles-camilla-lead-the-royal-family-to-church-on-christmas-morning-in-the-absence-of-the-queen-170157/)
Armed intruder arrested in grounds of Windsor Castle where The Queen is celebrating Christmas ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/breaking-armed-intruder-arrested-in-grounds-of-windsor-castle-where-the-queen-is-celebrating-christmas-170176/)
The Queen pays tribute to ?my beloved Philip? in the most defining Christmas Broadcast of Her Majesty?s 70-year reign ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/queen/the-queen-pays-tribute-to-my-beloved-philip-in-the-most-defining-christmas-broadcast-of-her-majestys-70-year-reign-170150/)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to church at Sandringham on Christmas morning ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-head-to-church-at-sandringham-on-christmas-morning-170164/)
Charles & Camilla lead the Royal Family to Church on Christmas morning in the absence of The Queen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/charles-camilla-lead-the-royal-family-to-church-on-christmas-morning-in-the-absence-of-the-queen-170157/)
William, Kate, Charles and Camilla attend church for Christmas - but Queen stays home - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-charles-camilla-visit-church-25784033)
Prince William & Kate Middleton share touching message to those in Covid isolation as they spend Xmas at Sandringham (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17141806/prince-william-kate-middleton-message-isolate-alone-christmas/)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge head to church at Sandringham on Christmas morning ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-head-to-church-at-sandringham-on-christmas-morning-170164/)
Leaving the Christmas Day church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham
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Lovely The Queen mentioned Charles, Camilla, William and Catherine in her speech
Queen's moving tribute to Prince Philip was most watched Christmas Day TV | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10345359/Queens-moving-tribute-Prince-Philip-watched-Christmas-Day-TV.html)
I love it when we see glimpses of the children, because they are growing and changing so fast! Lovely pictures, too.
Man sectioned after being found on Windsor Castle grounds with crossbow on Christmas Day | ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-26/man-found-with-crossbow-on-windsor-castle-grounds-sectioned)
Queen's safety 'under threat' after crossbow 'break-in', ex-royal bodyguards fear - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queens-safety-under-threat-after-25790109)
Christmas crossbow intruder suspect at Windsor Castle detained under Mental Health Act - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-christmas-crossbow-intruder-suspect-25788590)
Windsor Castle 'crossbow' intruder scaled Queen's security fence 'with rope ladder' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/windsor-castle-crossbow-intruder-scaled-25787801)
Chilling moment masked man with crossbow threatens to kill Queen in vid sent to pals minutes before cops arrest man, 19 (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17149695/man-crossbow-threatens-kill-queen/)
It was best for the Queen to stay safely at home this Christmas! Her tribute to Philip was very touching.
Yes, the children are growing up so fast!
Discussion of the Christmas Day security breach and assassination attempt have been merged into a new thread to be found here in the forum dedicated to
The Politics of Monarchies & Republics.
Royal Security Throughout the Years (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95123.msg1501513#msg1501513)
Please continue all discussion of this security breach and other topics related to royal security in that thread.
Quote from: TLLK on December 27, 2021, 02:46:41 PM
Discussion of the Christmas Day security breach and assassination attempt have been merged into a new thread to be found here in the forum dedicated to
The Politics of Monarchies & Republics.
Royal Security Throughout the Years (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=95123.msg1501513#msg1501513)
Please continue all discussion of this security breach and other topics related to royal security in that thread.
You?re right about that stay topic on the forums
Not sure if this is actually true, but according to this article the Queen's great-grandfather King Edward VII started the tradition of weighing Christmas guests upon their arrival and at their departure. :unsure: IMO the math seems off because I understand that a stone is equal to 14 lbs and half a stone should be 7 pounds, not 3.
stone | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/science/stone-unit-of-weight)
QuoteHe wanted to ensure his guests were ?well fed? and used a jockey?s weighing-in chair to conduct the procedure. He believed, supposedly, that guests should put on 3lb over the Christmas period. Most people don?t want to contemplate the damage that turkey, the trimmings and a tub of Quality Street does to their waistline.
Proof you can put on half a stone with a Christmas binge! | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10345827/Proof-half-stone-Christmas-binge.html#comments)
Although it?s a time of great happiness and good cheer for many, Christmas can be hard for those who have lost loved ones.
This year, especially, I understand why.
But for me, in the months since the death of my beloved Philip, I have drawn great comfort from the warmth and affection of the many tributes to his life and work ? from around the country, the Commonwealth and the world.
His sense of service, intellectual curiosity and capacity to squeeze fun out of any situation were all irrepressible.
That mischievous, enquiring twinkle was as bright at the end as when I first set eyes on him.
But life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings ? and as much as I and my family miss him, I know he would want us to enjoy Christmas.
We felt his presence as we, like millions around the world, readied ourselves for Christmas.
While Covid again means we can?t celebrate quite as we may have wished, we can still enjoy the many happy traditions.
Be it the singing of carols ? as long as the tune is well known ? decorating the tree, giving and receiving presents, or watching a favourite film where we already know the ending, it?s no surprise that families so often treasure their Christmas routines.
We see our own children and their families embrace the roles, traditions and values that mean so much to us, as these are passed from one generation to the next, sometimes being updated for changing times.
I see it in my own family and it is a source of great happiness.
Prince Philip was always mindful of this sense of passing the baton.
That?s why he created The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which offers young people throughout the Commonwealth and beyond the chance of exploration and adventure.
It remains an astonishing success, grounded in his faith in the future.
He was also an early champion of taking seriously our stewardship of the environment, and I am proud beyond words that his pioneering work has been taken on and magnified by our eldest son Charles and his eldest son William ? admirably supported by Camilla and Catherine ? most recently at the COP climate change summit in Glasgow.
Next summer, we look forward to the Commonwealth Games.
The baton is currently travelling the length and breadth of the Commonwealth, heading towards Birmingham, a beacon of hope on its journey.
It will be a chance to celebrate the achievements of athletes and the coming-together of like-minded nations.
And February, just six weeks from now, will see the start of my Platinum Jubilee year, which I hope will be an opportunity for people everywhere to enjoy a sense of togetherness, a chance to give thanks for the enormous changes of the last 70 years ? social, scientific and cultural ? and also to look ahead with confidence.
I am sure someone somewhere today will remark that Christmas is a time for children.
It?s an engaging truth, but only half the story.
Perhaps it?s truer to say that Christmas can speak to the child within us all.
Adults, when weighed down with worries, sometimes fail to see the joy in simple things, where children do not.
And for me and my family, even with one familiar laugh missing this year, there will be joy in Christmas, as we have the chance to reminisce, and see anew the wonder of the festive season through the eyes of our young children, of whom we were delighted to welcome four more this year.
They teach us all a lesson ? just as the Christmas story does ? that in the birth of a child, there is a new dawn with endless potential.
It is this simplicity of the Christmas story that makes it so universally appealing, simple happenings that formed the starting point of the life of Jesus ? a man whose teachings have been handed down from generation to generation, and have been the bedrock of my faith.
His birth marked a new beginning.
As the carol says: ?The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.?
I wish you all a very happy Christmas.
Looking back at 2021 for the Cambridges.
A look back at the Cambridges? year ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridge/a-look-back-at-the-cambridges-year-169077/)
Duchess Kate talks about Christmas in Norfolk
Duchess Kate talks about Christmas in Norfolk! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrSJ1wbrmM)
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Catherine posted a photograph on New Year's Day
KATE posted a sweet photo on New Year's Day - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZvdRG3n_g)
A great look at the BRF at Sandringham for Christmas. I'm sorry that it hasn't been able to occur for the past two years, but there's good footage of past years in this video.
Sandringham: The Queen at Christmas | Royal Family Documentary - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJgy9tLO0dQ)
Reopened for the 2022-2023 holiday season. :xmas4: :snowflake:
Christmas tree craned into Sandringham Palace ahead of festive period | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11403683/Christmas-tree-craned-Sandringham-Palace-ahead-festive-period.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop)
Also the popular Luminate trails are back at the Sandringham estate for 2022. :snowflake:
Luminate Sandringham Light Trail at Sandringham Estate, Norfolk (https://luminate.live/sandringham-estate)
Will King Charles III and Queen Camilla have a Christmas lunch for the relatives at Buckingham Palace or at another location?
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I guess that it depends on where renovation work is happening at BP. If a space is available, then it could be at BP or if not maybe at CH. Considering that the extended BRF has a number of members with careers it's more practical to have it in London.
I imagine that the "save the date" messages were likely sent out prior to QEII's passing, so I would be surprised if it was canceled. It's an opportunity for the family to gather in happier circumstances. Going forward into Charles' reign, I don't know if he'll continue the tradition or not.
Windsor Castle is decorated for the holidays by the Royal Collection Trust.
Windsor Castle decked out for Christmas | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11465351/Windsor-Castle-decked-Christmas.html?ico=related-replace)
QuoteThe Berkshire residence, where the Queen had lived in her final years, has been transformed with astonishing Christmas displays including colourful festive garlands and towering 20ft Christmas trees topped with angels.
People will be able to view the stunning displays in the State Apartments from today - a day earlier than usual.
The Windsor Castle decorations will remain in public view until January 2, the Royal Collection Trust confirmed.
Finishing touches were added to the Christmas tree in the Crimson Drawing Room this morning. The tree is decked top-to-bottom in pink and purple baubles, thousands of glittering lights and topped with a traditional angel.
Meanwhile, white, red and green wreaths now adorn the Grand Staircase, and an opulent festive decoration sits in the middle of the table in the Waterloo Chamber.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63747166 :snowflake: :xmas10: :xmas4:
QuoteKing Charles will spend his first Christmas as monarch at Sandringham, in a return to the traditional Royal Family gathering in Norfolk.
He is expected to be joined by the Queen Consort and wider family, as they mark the first festive period since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Queen spent 32 Christmases at Sandringham, the private home of generations of British monarchs.
Windsor Castle always looks absolutely superb when the Christmas decorations are up. The bright lights on the Xmas trees and the red and green of the other decorations always seem extra special when they are in surroundings of stone and panelling. I?ve never been to the Castle at this time of year. Maybe I?ll go next year, but the English winters put me off!
King Charles III will host Christmas Day at Sandringham House for his wider family | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11466423/King-Charles-III-host-Christmas-Day-Sandringham-House-wider-family.html)
Without HM Queen Elizabeth for first time and King Charles will speech day of Christmas
QuoteCharles is also preparing to pre-record his historic, first ever Christmas Broadcast as monarch, when he will no doubt reflect on the loss of his mother and her legacy.
Traditionally, members of the royal family sit down to watch the televised address when it airs after lunch, usually at 3pm on December 25.
Christmas at Windsor Castle! See All the Ornate Holiday Decorations (https://people.com/royals/christmas-windsor-castle-king-charles-reign-first-holiday-season/)
King Charles' new tribute to Queen at Buckingham Palace is uncanny | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/20221125158081/king-charles-sculpture-the-late-queen-buckingham-palace/)
King Charles III's Christmas Day plans revealed ? details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221124157949/king-charles-royal-family-christmas-plans-revealed/)
King Charles will host royal Christmas as family prepares for festivities without Queen - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-christmas-plans-unveiled-28576731)
King Charles? Windsor Castle Christmas decorations revealed ? and royal fans spot a hidden tribute to the Queen | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20531914/king-charles-windsor-castle-christmas-decorations/)
Windsor Castle halls are decked for Christmas ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/windsor-castle-halls-are-decked-for-christmas-183849/)
King Charles to spend Christmas at Sandringham ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/king-charles-to-spend-christmas-at-sandringham-183847/)
so nice to see all the decorations in Windsor, so wish I could be there, maybe next year. I will be waiting to hear Charles's speech, just hope he is not wearing bows on his shoes like he did at the dinner for the SA President recently.....not a good look for any man!
Quote from: Nightowl on November 26, 2022, 09:23:51 AM
so nice to see all the decorations in Windsor, so wish I could be there, maybe next year. I will be waiting to hear Charles's speech, just hope he is not wearing bows on his shoes like he did at the dinner for the SA President recently.....not a good look for any man!
No but he will use tie no bows same late Queen Elizabeth will not use evening gowns when she speech on Christmas broadcast tradition
Alexander Ogilvy at Claridges Christmas Tree Party
Alexander Charles Ogilvy and Flora Vesterberg attend the Claridge's... News Photo - Getty Images (http://www.gettyimages.com/license/1245030643)
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Inside the royal family's heartbreaking first Christmas without the Queen | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221128158211/inside-royal-family-first-christmas-without-queen/)
How the British Royal Family plan to celebrate Christmas
How the Royal Family plan to celebrate Christmas | Sunrise - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClDisTcFmhA)
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I'm posting this with a fair amount of skepticism. However if it turns out to be true, then I hope that the extended York/Mapelli-Moza/Brooksbanks family enjoy their Christmas together at Sandringham's Wood Farm' :snowflake: :xmas5:
Fergie 'invited to spend Christmas with the Royal Family for first time since splitting from Andrew' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11479119/Fergie-invited-spend-Christmas-Royal-Family-time-splitting-Andrew.html)
I for one hope it is true, I always thought it was cruel to keep her away from her children during the holidays as that is a time of compassion and love.....some in the royal family did not understand that. At least Sarah never shouted to the world that she hated the royal family for doing that, she kept her mouth shut at least. I don't like some of the things that she did over time yet I understand how insecure and needy she was, still no excuse yet she and Andrew raised 2 very kind beautiful girls who have worked and accomplished their own lives without backing from the royal family. I hope they have a very joyous happy holiday together with lots of babies running around and cookies in hands of all those babies.
Sarah Ferguson set for first Sandringham Christmas in 30 years alongside ex-Prince Andrew | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1702754/sarah-ferguson-sandringham-christmas-prince-andrew-prince-philip-latest-news-ont)
Fergie's 'first royal Christmas Sandringham invite in 30 years' after ?toe-job? scandal - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fergies-first-royal-christmas-sandringham-28606502)
Fergie to receive her first royal Christmas invite to Sandringham in 30 years after 'toe-job' scandal | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20582740/sarah-ferguson-royal-christmas-sandringham-invite/)
So the Yorks are all cosy together in Prince Philip?s old haunt Wood Farm, where he lived before getting gravely ill. And Fergie is forgiven and brought back into the fold! Of course Diana had to eat her Xmas dinner alone without her boys on a few occasions after her separation as well.
I'm pretty sure Fergie has stayed at Wood Farm in the distant past before PP moved in as per reported - retirement, to be close to her daughters during the festive period.
William and Kate have also stayed at Wood Farm during their 8 year courtship hosting shooting parties. There's plenty of pictures of both there stays at Balmoral and at Sandringham estates.
I've also read it is a guest house. That PP took it to permanently live there during his retirement is of a different use to what is was and is.
Why would HMKCIII not give use as it was, a guest house with 5 bedrooms?
The BRF haven't been at the Sandringham estate since the pandemic broke. Normalizing routine/life again.
In reference to the Sandringham estate, during the pandemic PP was still at Wood Farm, when ''full'' lockdown came into place in the UK, he was moved to Windsor Castle with the Queen. The Cambridge's moved before ''full'' lockdown took place to Anmer Hall/Sandringham estate.
The pandemic from lockdown to full lockdown took place in every country worldwide. ''Most'' of the countries did it WHO textbook recommendations, meaning and in other words giving 3 days/72 hours for people to mobilize to their 'permanent' home if within the country or availability rules from one country to another to fly out immediately. Stats indicate the FULL lockdown happened the month of March and Early April differeing from one country to another. Of course there are about a dozen countries that did it different to the WHO recomendations, but the UK wasn't one of them.
Diana has also stayed at Wood Farm before marrying into the family.
Quote from: Curryong on November 29, 2022, 06:50:41 AM
So the Yorks are all cosy together in Prince Philip?s old haunt Wood Farm, where he lived before getting gravely ill. And Fergie is forgiven and brought back into the fold! Of course Diana had to eat her Xmas dinner alone without her boys on a few occasions after her separation as well.
From what I recall the Queen continued to invite Diana to Sandringham after the Wales announced their separation in 1992 and even after the Panorama interview which aired in November 1995. However Diana declined the invitation in 1995.
https://apnews.com/article/626c4a5868d44ceddb8dec172a66048b (
This article is from 1995.)
QuoteDiana canceled plans to spend Christmas with Prince Charles and her in-laws, Buckingham Palace announced Monday. That means for the first time, she will be away from her sons, princes William and Harry, for the holiday.
Instead of going to Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth II?s estate in Norfolk, 100 miles from London, Diana will take a private holiday, the palace said
Sarah Ferguson will not spend Christmas with the royals ? details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221129158348/sarah-ferguson-not-spending-christmas-royal-family-sandringham/)
Quote from: sara8150 on November 29, 2022, 05:28:56 PM
Sarah Ferguson will not spend Christmas with the royals ? details | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221129158348/sarah-ferguson-not-spending-christmas-royal-family-sandringham/)
So all the recent tabloid stories that she was to go to Sandringham and where the Yorks? accommodation would be was just journalists exercising their imaginations? Well, blow me down!
Did Princess Diana ever spend Christmas with her sister Lady Sarah or with her sister Lady Jane?
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The royal reason a Christmas tree stands in London?s Trafalgar Square ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/interests/history/the-royal-reason-a-christmas-tree-stands-in-londons-trafalgar-square-184035/) :xmas10:
QuoteEvery 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 government. The King then sought refuge in Lonon and led the resistance there. After Norway was liberated in 1945, the Norwegians returned home on the HMS Norfolk.
While the tree was first displayed in 1947, the tradition of giving Britain the tree started in 1943. Norweigan underground fighters gave the tree as a symbol of their gratitude. There were actually three trees ? one for the Norwegian King, one for the Norweigan Embassy, and the other to go on display in Trafalgar Square. It was only after the war, in 1947, the sentiment took precedence, and the customs currently associated with it began.
The tree is typically a Norwegian spruce (Picea abies) over 20 metres high, and about 50 to 60 years old. It is selected from the forests surrounding Oslo with great care, sometimes several years in advance. The Norwegian foresters who take care of the tree often describe it as ?the queen of the forest.?
The tree is felled in November during a ceremony in which the British ambassador to Norway joins the Mayor of Oslo and the Lord Mayor of Westminster. Brought over to the UK by sea, the tree completes its journey by lorry. Once at its destination, a specialised rigging team puts the tree in Trafalgar Square using a hydraulic crane. Of course, there needs to be decorations. The tree is decorated in traditional Norweigan fashion with a vertical string of energy-efficient lights.
Queen Elizabeth II's favourite estate extends rare Christmas invitation to public | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221130158480/balmoral-castle-christmas-invitation-public/)
King Charles 'will have major problem with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shunning royal Christmas' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11490383/King-Charles-major-problem-Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle-shunning-royal-Christmas.html)
If someone can post the archive.ph file of The Telegraph article written by Queen Camilla (It's old dated 2020, but I think as it has been posted again - circulating to a point of trending in SM, the silver lining message is still important for 2022)
Please and Thanks
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Here: A Christmas message from Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, to you (https://archive.ph/P2KJd)
Thanks, heartbreaking (lockdown story and silver lining charity for lonely people) to now a days the crisis and cost of living/electricity and gas and there's a huge snow blizard going on in the UK. Estimation that lonely old people may perish.
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Sarah Ferguson's royal Christmas plans CONFIRMED - exclusive | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221209159216/sarah-ferguson-royal-christmas-plans-revealed-exclusive/)
Duchess of York will be there at Sandringham for Christmas
Kate Middleton, Mike Tindall and more royals' first Christmas at Sandringham in photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221209159198/royal-wives-husbands-first-christmas-sandringham/)
Meghan Markle reveals what first Christmas with the royals was really like | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221209159181/meghan-markle-describes-first-christmas-royals-sandringham/)
The Princess of Wales featured in a portrait ahead of the Christmas Carole Concert at Westminster Abbey. :xmas4:
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/10/08/65442845-11523555-In_a_newly_released_palace_portrait_the_princess_wowed_in_a_show-a-2_1670662241581.jpg
How the House of Windsor is creating new royal Christmas traditions ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wales/how-the-house-of-windsor-is-creating-new-royal-christmas-traditions-184342/)
A blog post highlighting the new traditions that the BRF have been adopting over the years to add to the traditional ones we've become accustomed to seeing. :xmas5:
Quote from: TLLK on December 10, 2022, 01:53:06 PM
The Princess of Wales featured in a portrait ahead of the Christmas Carole Concert at Westminster Abbey. :xmas4:
https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/10/08/65442845-11523555-In_a_newly_released_palace_portrait_the_princess_wowed_in_a_show-a-2_1670662241581.jpg
Looking forward to it - I watched last year and it was a beautiful program.
TM KCIII and the QC have shared their first Christmas card with the public. :xmas10:
Charles and Camilla reveal first Christmas card as King and Queen ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wales/charles-and-camilla-reveal-first-christmas-card-as-king-and-queen-184394/)
QuoteKing Charles and Queen Camilla have unveiled their first Christmas card since Charles became monarch.
Buckingham Palace released the image that features on Their Majesties Christmas card; it was taken by Sam Hussein at the Braemar Games on 3 September ? just a few days before Charles became King.
Their Christmas card, which will be shared with close friends and family, reads: ?Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.?
The Christmas card for the Prince and Princess of Wales and Family. :xmas5:
The Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram: "Sharing a new picture of the family for this year?s Christmas card! ? ? @mattporteous" (https://www.instagram.com/p/CmH_qcOtUx_/?hl=en)
A montage of Cambridge/Wales' family Christmas cards from 2011 to the present. (However I don't believe that we ever saw one for 2012.)
https://twitter.com/womenofwindsor/status/1602799421217030144?s=61&t=IjHl8vYMxLG-fsizUsXmyQ
QuoteKing Charles, feverishly working on his first Christmas broadcast, is seeking guidance not from his mother ? the late Queen ? but from his grandfather George VI. 'He has been inspired by the memory of his grandfather,' royal historian Hugo Vickers tells Radio Times. 'He cannot do things exactly the same way as Elizabeth II, but George VI was his last male predecessor as king and so a good role model.' He adds: 'Let us hope the benign example of his grandfather does indeed inspire him.'
EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: The King is inspired by George VI | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11535603/EPHRAIM-HARDCASTLE-King-inspired-George-VI.html)
King Charles been follow example from his grandfather the King George VI and his mother the Queen Elizabeth im sure King Charles will kept example from his grandfather the King George VI and his mother the Queen Elizabeth kept traditional on Christmas broadcast day of Christmas
How King Charles III and his family will celebrate Christmas | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221214159501/royal-family-king-charles-christmas-traditions-revealed/)
Royal family's Christmas at Windsor Castle in 1987 - incredible photos of the Queen, Prince William and more | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221214159542/royal-family-last-christmas-windsor-castle-photos/)
Princess of Wales a Christmas tree in behind-the-scenes video released ahead of her carol service | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11539241/Princess-Wales-Christmas-tree-scenes-video-released-ahead-carol-service.html)
Kate Middleton Decorates a Christmas Tree on Eve of Holiday Concert (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-decorates-christmas-tree-before-holiday-concert-westminster-abbey/)
Kate Middleton makes surprise appearance ahead of Christmas concert ? watch | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221214159639/kate-middleton-suprise-appearance-ahead-christmas-concert/)
I am so looking forward to this.....and showing respect and love to HM is what this family does!
https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1603379081365622785?s=61&t=1rScpdo3BsVlkZD07Tux5Q
QuoteGetting ready to welcome our #TogetherAtChristmas guests, celebrating those who have gone above and beyond in their communities and paying tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen
Westminster Abbey
@wabbey
Preparations are being made for tonight's Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, which will celebrate and showcase the joy that human connection can bring.
#RoyalCarols
#TogetherAtChristmas
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^ 2 to -4 (degree) Centigrade :snowflake:
The York girls and their partner, Sophie, Prince Michael and wife. Kate arriving alone.
Gert's Royals
@Gertsroyals
I haven't heard anything about why Prince William didn?t arrive with Princess Kate. But the palace confirmed less than an hour ago, that he is attending.
William arrived with George, Charlotte, mum Kate joining for the pictures
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Zara Tindall, The entire Middleton family and their partners
Lady Gabriela Kingston
Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor
And Mike Tindall
Twitter has loads of pictures outside'inside Westminster Abbey
The King and Queen just arrived
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Kate Middleton arrives at Westminster Abbey after Harry and Meghan Netflix | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11542789/Kate-Middleton-arrives-Westminster-Abbey-Harry-Meghan-Netflix.html)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte Attend Kate Middleton's Christmas Concert (https://people.com/royals/prince-george-princess-charlotte-surprise-appearance-kate-middleton-christmas-concert/)
Sparkling Kate shrugs off Meghan and Harry bombshells at her Christmas concert | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1710026/princess-of-wales-kate-middleton-royal-christmas-carol-concert-westminster-pictures)
Royals unite at Kate Middleton's carol concert after Harry and Meghan's Netflix claims - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royals-unite-christmas-concert-hours-28742329)
Charlotte and George beam with Kate and William at Queen's carol service after Meghan & Harry release Netflix bombshells | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20766841/charles-photographed-smiling-following-harrys-lying-claims/)
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice arrive at Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11542893/Princess-Eugenie-Princess-Beatrice-arrive-Kate-Middletons-Christmas-carol-service.html)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte make surprise show of support at Kate Middleton's carol concert following Harry and Meghan's Netflix controversy (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221215159676/royal-family-united-front-kate-middleton-carol-concert-ignore-netflix-controversy/)
Mike Tindall joins Zara and fellow royals to support Kate at her annual carol concert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11542933/Mike-Tindall-joins-Zara-fellow-royals-support-Kate-annual-carol-concert.html)
King Charles, Queen Camilla Support Kate Middleton's Christmas Concert (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-queen-camilla-join-royals-kate-middleton-christmas-concert/)
The one in the back, because we need eye candy
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Mike Tindall joins Zara and fellow royals to support Kate at her annual carol concert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11542933/Mike-Tindall-joins-Zara-fellow-royals-support-Kate-annual-carol-concert.html)
Neither Mike nor Zara are royal, so ?fellow royals is a misnomer. As usual with the Fail.
Lovely to see so many of the family members in attendance (be they styled/titled or not) to honor the late QEII and those who continue to provide service to their communities. :xmas4:
KCIII/QC, P&PssoW, PGoW, PssCoW, PssB/EdoM-M, PssE/JB, CssoW, D&DssoG, DoK, PssAoK, P&PssMoK, Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, Lady Gabriella Kingston, and reportedly Lady Sarah Chatto.
Please let me know if you spotted someone that I missed.
Video of the PssoW greeting guests.
Kate Greets Guests at Carol Service She Organised for the Late Queen - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kulaY5-4Fzc)
QuoteThe Princess of Wales meets guests and performers in Westminster Abbey ahead of the ?Together at Christmas? carol service. Her Royal Highness has spearheaded the service which is dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II and recognises the selfless efforts of individuals, families and communities across the UK. Report by Iain Jones.
Video of William and children arriving with Catherine coming to greet them. Big cheers from a fan in the crowd and more join in as the children are seen.
TM KCIII and QC are also seen arriving.
Royal Family Get Festive at ?Together at Christmas? Carol Service - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzrqcfjnku0)
Royal fans swoon (again) as they spot hunky kilt-clad major behind Kate at royal carol concert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11543127/Royal-fans-swoon-spot-hunky-kilt-clad-major-Kate-royal-carol-concert.html)
Pippa Middleton dons a chic burgundy coat as she arrives at Westminster Abbey with family | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11543003/Pippa-Middleton-dons-chic-burgundy-coat-arrives-Westminster-Abbey-family.html)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte match their parents William and Kate outfits for carol concert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11542943/Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-match-parents-William-Kate-outfits-carol-concert.html)
Queen Elizabeth Honored at Kate Middleton's Christmas Concert (https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-honored-kate-middleton-christmas-concert-prince-william-reading-paddington-bear/)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte make surprise show of support at Kate Middleton's carol concert following Harry and Meghan's Netflix controversy (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221215159676/royal-family-united-front-kate-middleton-carol-concert-ignore-netflix-controversy/)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-15/george-and-charlotte-join-parents-for-westminster-abbey-christmas-carol-concert
Royals to stay silent and avoid 'tit-for-tat row' despite Harry and Meghan claims - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royals-stay-silent-avoid-tit-28744994)
No comment about that it?s private matters and it?s private business till King Charles and Prince William have seriously matters with Harry behind the doors during crisis meeting no mention about that per moderator for Sussex
Zara and Mike Tindall show solidarity with Kate and William at Christmas carol concert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/zara-mike-tindall-show-solidarity-28743981)
Royal fan praises William but brands Harry as 'boy who needs to hear a few truths' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royal-fan-praises-william-brands-28745129)
Kate Middleton says kids 'wouldn't forgive her singing' ahead of Christmas carol concert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-says-kids-wouldnt-28744422)
Prince William adopts 'tough guy' gestures after Harry's Netflix claims, says expert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-william-adopts-tough-guy-28743919)
Princess Charlotte is mini Kate Middleton as she joins royals at Christmas carol concert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/princess-charlotte-mini-kate-middleton-28743643)
Royal Family unite at Kate?s Christmas carol service - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-O0_Vb0aco)
This 3.5 minute video is great.
I think everyone is going to really like minute 2.50 with the double kisses and curtsies
Beatrice and Edo, super duper cheerful greeting people inside the Abbey.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Holiday Card (https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-2022-holiday-card/)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release Christmas card hours after Netflix documentary | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221217159823/harry-and-meghan-2022-christmas-card/)
No pictures of Archie and Lilibet
A warm welcome! Kate's first ever public curtsey for King Charles sends royal fans wild | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11545625/A-warm-welcome-Kates-public-curtsey-King-Charles-sends-royal-fans-wild.html)
Kate Middleton's 'subtle hit back' at Meghan Markle after Netflix docuseries | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11547451/Kate-Middletons-subtle-hit-Meghan-Markle-Netflix-docuseries.html)
How Royal Family showed 'bonding and unity' at Christmas carol concert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11545287/How-royal-family-showed-bonding-unity-Christmas-carol-concert.html)
Royal fans swoon over Queen Camilla's dashing new equerry Captain Ollie Plunket | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11547719/Royal-fans-swoon-Queen-Camillas-dashing-new-equerry-Captain-Ollie-Plunket.html)
Moment fans tell Prince and Princess of Wales 'we love you' at Westminster Abbey | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11545245/Moment-fans-tell-Prince-Princess-Wales-love-Westminster-Abbey.html)
See Kate Middleton's Perfect Curtsy at Royal Christmas Concert (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-perfect-curtsy-king-charles-queen-camilla-christmas-concert/)
Does the Royal Family Color Coordinate Outfits on Group Outings? (https://people.com/royals/royal-family-color-coordinate-group-outings/)
Kate Middleton fans are all saying the same thing about latest royal engagement | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159735/kate-middleton-fans-saying-same-thing-carol-concert/)
Royal fans shout supportive messages to Prince William and Kate Middleton at carol service ? VIDEO | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159733/kate-middleton-prince-william-supportive-messages-crowd-westminster-abbey/)
The Queen's niece Lady Sarah Chatto shows solidarity with Prince William and Kate Middleton | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159742/lady-sarah-chatto-joins-prince-william-kate-middleton-carol-service/)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte's sweet kisses for King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla - watch | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159740/prince-george-princess-charlotte-kiss-king-charles-queen-consort-camilla/)
Kate Middleton's first public curtsy to King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla is perfection - watch | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159734/kate-middleton-curtsy-king-charles-queen-consort-camilla/)
The sweet tree decorations Kate Middleton added to Westminster Abbey trees to honour late Queen | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221216159730/kate-middleton-christmas-tree-decor-carol-concert-paddington-bear/)
Kate dressed with ?decorum and solemnity? while at carol concert | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1710580/Kate-Middleton-Princess-of-Wales-Christmas-royal-carol-concert)
King Charles to host Christmas lunch for members of the Loyal Family at Sandringham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11548177/King-Charles-host-Christmas-lunch-members-Loyal-Family-Sandringham.html)
King Charles & Camilla to throw huge Christmas bash - but Harry & Meghan have been frozen out | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20783205/king-charles-camilla-christmas-bash-without-harry-meghan/)
But Sussex missed Sandringham due in California and also Queen Camilla?s two children Tom and Laura will attend to Sandringham but Camilla will invite her sister to Sandringham and also The King is expected to travel to Scotland for New Year where he will see in 2023 at Balmoral and Birkhall when late Queen Elizabeth always usually vacation in Balmoral never travel to Scotland for new years but late Queen Elizabeth always usually in Balmoral for summer holidays till October
Dame Judi Dench, Piers Morgan and Claudia Winkleman join Camilla at star-studded Mayfair lunch | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11547817/Dame-Judi-Dench-Piers-Morgan-Claudia-Winkleman-join-Camilla-star-studded-Mayfair-lunch.html)
Queen Consort Camilla chats with guests at star-studded Christmas in central London | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11548915/Queen-Consort-Camilla-chats-guests-star-studded-Christmas-central-London.html)
Royal unity on display at the royal carol concert.
I wonder if the 50 to 70 something family and extended will be doing the traditional lunch at Buckingham Palace around usually the 21st Dec. It is the only date of the year where entire families relations see each other.
Quote from: wannable on December 15, 2022, 02:47:17 PM
Westminster Abbey
@wabbey
Preparations are being made for tonight's Royal Carols: Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey, which will celebrate and showcase the joy that human connection can bring.
#RoyalCarols
#TogetherAtChristmas
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I just love these extremely old ancient buildings like this, they are history still in the making and builders today can NOT make them like this anymore. The designer of this church really was amazing, he thought outside the box and went huge.....the detail work I just love.
Like many of you I was so pleased to see the Christmas Carol Service return again this year and hope that it will become an annual event. Westminster Abbey is such a splendid location for this service and the many others it hosts throughout the year.
More information on the architectural history of Westminster Abbey which is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles, though only a tiny portion of the original Romanesque style Abbey church remains.
Architecture | Westminster Abbey (https://www.westminster-abbey.org/about-the-abbey/history/architecture)
Thanks a bunch TLLK, that is interesting and now I am going to go searching my favorite book site for a history book on the Westminster Abby. I love very old ancient antique buildings, I actually cried when Notre Dame burned down, that was so horrific to me.
@Nightowl-That was a horrible day not only for France but the world. Similar to when the Taliban blew up the Bhudda statues.
There's a site for the Notre Dame rebuild that regularly shows updates.
I haven't heard but I hope so. I know many, many of them are invited to Christmas at Sandringham.
Prince Louis set for 'starring role' in Christmas Sandringham celebrations | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11552063/Royals-hand-Prince-Louis-leading-role-Christmas-stealing-nations-heart.html)
Will Kate Middleton's son Prince Louis take part in royal family Christmas tradition for the first time? | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221219159900/prince-louis-christmas-walkabout-first-time-report/)
Prince Louis will attend to Sandringham at four years old
Prince Louis to take part in Royal Family Christmas tradition for the first time this year | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1711106/Prince-Louis-Royal-Family-Christmas-tradition)
Queen Camilla to invite her children for Christmas as royals deal with loss this holiday | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1711118/queen-camilla-king-charles-queen-elizabeth-meghan-harry-christmas-holidays-royal-news-ont)
Queen Camilla invited her children and grandchildren to Sandringham for Christmas church reports said during late Queen Elizabeth?s reign years Queen Elizabeth not invited Camilla?s children and grandchildren to Sandringham without permission from late Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh but King Charles want have family only invited when Princess Catherine?s parents and their siblings and spouse invite from late Queen Elizabeth to Sandringham but im hopefully not this year King Charles said only family members there
King Charles won't 'waste a moment' on Harry and Meghan | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1711161/King-Charles-III-Christmas-speech-Prince-Harry-Meghan-Markle)
King Charles will speech and he will mention about Harry and Meghan but during late Queen Elizabeth?s reign years but Queen Elizabeth stay positive mention but Queen Elizabeth not like negative mention on her speech on Harry and Meghan
Royals confirm Christmas plans just minutes after Meghan and Harry reveal ANOTHER Netflix show - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-royals-confirm-christmas-plans-28771528)
Queen Camilla to invite her children to Christmas at Sandringham as Harry misses out - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-camilla-invite-children-christmas-28765090)
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla WILL host Royal Family members at Sandringham this Christmas | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11554983/King-Charles-Queen-Consort-Camilla-host-Royal-Family-members-Sandringham-Christmas.html)
A great little video with plenty of old images from the 1980's and even a little earlier showcasing how the BRF celebrates Christmas. Most of us are familiar with the traditions, but this is the first time the family has been able to gather since 2019 and it's the first Christmas for all of them without QEII. :xmas2:
How Many of These Royal Christmas Traditions Do You Practise? - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osTBJHdbZ_0)
The Daily Telegraph is speculating that the Christmas lunch will be held tomorrow at Windsor Castle.
QuoteRoyals' pre-Christmas lunch
Meanwhile, the Duke of York is expected to join fellow royals at their annual pre-Christmas lunch on Tuesday at Windsor Castle.
Up to 50 members of the wider family are expected to gather at the castle for the private event, which will be hosted by the King for the first time.
The lunch has traditionally been held at Buckingham Palace. It was last held in 2019 after being cancelled for the last two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Buckingham Palace and a spokesman for the Duke declined to comment.
Filming of King Charles' Christmas speech given to BBC after ITV crew mysteriously axed | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20808330/filming-kings-christmas-speech-bbc-itv-crew-axed/)
King Charles hosts royal Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11558015/King-Charles-hosts-royal-Christmas-lunch-Buckingham-Palace.html)
Glad that they were able to gather together as a family this Christmas considering they hadn't had the luncheon since Dec. 2019. :xmas22:
These first holidays without a loved one can be challenging and I'm glad that they have each other to reminisce with and pass on wonderful stories to the late Queen and DoE's grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Unless Charles has decided to have the "kids table" in the dining room, then there will be a full nursery at Windsor Castle today! :happy: I expect that the crawlers, toddlers, walkers and runners will be having their own fun and enjoying a special lunch together. Louise can share news of her first semester at University with family and James will likely be having his height measured by his cousins as they watch him sprout up.
King Charles, Queen Camilla Host Royals for Christmas Lunch at Windsor (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-queen-camilla-host-royals-christmas-lunch-windsor-castle/)
Mike Tindall reveals rare detail about royal family's Christmas lunch | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221220160059/mike-tindall-reveals-rare-detail-royal-christmas-lunch/)
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla host special festive lunch at Windsor Castle ? Live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221220160005/king-charles-windsor-christmas-lunch-family-all-the-photos/)
QuoteSpeaking on JOE UK's House of Rugby podcast, he said: "I didn?t drink actually, this is the other one, the family lunch there must be about 70 of us there ? there are seven tables and the kiddies have their own little one in a different room. I was on Prince Charles' table. It was lovely, really good."
:xmas14: I'm guessing his description was from one of the pre-Pandemic lunches when QEII was the hostess. Having several smaller tables makes more sense than setting up the large rectangular tables that we see at State Dinners. Much cozier atmosphere where everyone can chat easily with each other.
As expected the younger guests can have their own age appropriate fun together. I would expect that BP's staff created a fun atmosphere for the little ones to enjoy.
It's great they are back for the extended lunch, but I prefer Buckingham Palace, the car entrances is the whole 'togetherness' Christmas image of family.
Windsor, not so, those that live within the estate, those that used the rear road, no pictures.
Edward and Sophie release Christmas card | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11562879/Edward-Sophie-release-Christmas-card.html)
This has to be one of my favorite cards released this year.
King Charles will head to Scotland after Christmas | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11562535/King-Charles-head-Scotland-Christmas.html)
But King Charles will stay Sandringham till after Christmas and off to Scotland for new year day but late Queen Elizabeth usually stay at Sandringham till February traditional
King Charles leaves Windsor Castle after hosting his first festive lunch | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11562229/King-Charles-leaves-Windsor-Castle-hosting-festive-lunch.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop)
The King has arrived at Sandringham. :xmas10:
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-12-22/king-arrives-at-sandringham-for-first-christmas-without-queen
QuoteThe King has arrived at his Sandringham Estate to begin Christmas celebrations with his family, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
The royal standard was seen flying at the estate on Thursday, indicating the arrival of the monarch at the Norfolk hideaway where his mother Queen Elizabeth II spent so many Christmas breaks.
It is the first time that King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla, have been at Sandringham in three years, due to the disruption caused by the pandemic.
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, the Princess Royal and her family, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex and their children are also expected to celebrate Christmas there.
Norfolk Police
@NorfolkPolice
Planning to visit Sandringham on Christmas Day? Visitors are being encouraged to arrive in plenty of time for our normal security checks and be aware of local road closures. More info >> Advice to visitors attending Sandringham on Christmas Day | Norfolk Constabulary (https://norfolk.police.uk/news/latest-news/advice-visitors-attending-sandringham-christmas-day)
Sandringham
@sandringham1870
Sandringham Royal Parkland remains open on Christmas Day for winter walks, running, dog walks and cycling.
Parking is complimentary & toilets at the Courtyard are open from 8am-1pm all other facilities remain closed. Road closures & diversions are in place in the area.
Snow precipitation is varied at Norfolk. It snowed this year.
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I?m not exactly envious of the police who are guarding Sandringham. Even if it doesn?t snow the icy winds in Norfolk are dreadful in winter. And having to stand around for hours in freezing weather must be awful.
Hope that the police are warmly dressed and booted.
Urgent King Charles security review with protests feared on Christmas Day - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/fears-over-king-charles-safety-28800022?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar)
At least the Just Stop Oil people seem to have ended their sticking things to works of art for now. However, I do think there may be a few protestors out at Sandringham especially if Andrew sticks his head out anywhere, or next year. The new reign heralds a bit of an all bets are off trend, imo. What would have been considered very disrespectful to the old Queen might well not appear the same way with regards to a new monarch.
Urgent review of King Charles' safety is under way as further protests feared on Christmas Day | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11567495/Urgent-review-King-Charles-safety-underway-protests-feared-Christmas-Day.html)
Sandringham police will kept eyes for protest on new King Charles and Queen Camilla plus members of the royal family and also reviews security and also King Charles?s security also
Police issue warning to royal fans ahead of King Charles' Christmas at Sandringham | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221222160238/police-warning-visitors-king-charles-christmas-sandringham/)
Review of King Charles's security over Xmas walkabout protest fears after egg incidents | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713053/King-Charles-III-security-review-protest-fears-Christmas-latest)
Urgent review of King Charles security ordered amid fears of protests around Christmas | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20843039/urgent-review-of-king-charles-security/)
Here's a photo of KCIII in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. This is the location where he filmed his first Christmas broadcast. :xmas5:
459806800 - King's Christmas broadcastBeelden | ANP Foto (https://www.anpfoto.nl/search.pp?pictureid=459806800&page=1&pos=5&title=King%27s-Christmas-broadcast)
The Director of the Ukrainian Children's Choir who performed at the Christmas Carol Service is trying to get a copy of the broadcast to the children's fathers who are fighting on the front lines. :snowflake:
Ukrainian children's choir sing at Princess of Wales?s concert to boost morale on front lines (https://archive.ph/Cz6QT)
QuoteThey sang their little hearts out for their fathers back in Ukraine on the frontline. A children?s choir of Ukrainian refugees performed at the royal carol service, after being personally invited to do so by the Princess of Wales.
The future queen praised the children for their ?courage?, describing the school choir as a ?wonderful example of how to find pockets of happiness, meaning and comfort? in the face of a conflict.
The service held at Westminster Abbey last week will be broadcast on Christmas Eve and recordings sent back to Ukraine for absent fathers to watch.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2022/12/23/21/65895685-11570607-image-a-14_1671831416968.jpg)
Monarch nods to his late mother the Queen by recording Christmas message in St George's Chapel | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11570607/Monarch-nods-late-mother-Queen-recording-Christmas-message-St-Georges-Chapel.html)
The King's Speech: First Look of King Charles' Debut Christmas Address (https://people.com/royals/kings-speech-first-look-king-charles-debut-christmas-address/)
King Charles chooses poignant location to film first Christmas speech - first photo | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221223160325/king-charles-poignant-location-film-first-christmas-message/)
Royal photographer details what really goes on during recording of monarch's Christmas speech | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221223160216/royal-photographer-details-late-queen-christmas-speech-details/)
Royal curator reveals new Christmas decorations introduced at Windsor Castle following Queen's death | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221223160226/royal-collection-trust-curator-talks-christmas-windsor-new-decorations/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64053759
King Charles pictured recording his first Christmas message | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-charles-pictured-recording-his-first-christmas-message-12773792)
King Charles chooses chapel at Windsor for first Christmas message | King Charles III | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/23/king-charles-chooses-st-georges-chapel-windsor-first-christmas-message)
King Charles tipped to pay tribute to Queen in Christmas speech as first picture revealed | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713307/king-charles-christmas-speech-picture-windsor-castle-queen-news)
King set to pay tribute to his 'darling mama' in Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713492/king-charles-iii-christmas-speech-queen-elizabeth-ii)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-23/new-photograph-released-ahead-of-kings-first-christmas-broadcast
King Charles honours mother in first Christmas message yards from Queen's resting place - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-honours-mother-first-28808039)
The Queen's family Christmases - funny panto, romance and poignant speech about loss - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queens-family-christmases-funny-panto-28807320)
Buckingham Palace releases first glimpse of King Charles? Christmas Day message | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20852449/first-glimpse-king-charles-christmas-day-message/)
King Charles chooses poignant location to deliver first Christmas speech ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/king-charles-chooses-poignant-location-to-deliver-first-christmas-speech-183961/)
King Charles?s Christmas speech on Sunday Christmas Day at 3pm King Charles will pay tribute to late Queen Elizabeth during her reign years
Agreed
@PrincessOfPeace Christmas walk at Sandringham?. I predict Camillas 2 children and their families. Wales and children. Other family extended members of KC.
Quote from: FanDianaFancy on December 24, 2022, 01:00:52 AM
Agreed @PrincessOfPeace
Christmas walk at Sandringham?. I predict Camillas 2 children and their families. Wales and children. Other family extended members of KC.
I?ve been to St Mary?s church at Sandringham, several times. The only way to get back to the big house, Sandringham, for Xmas lunch, is to walk along the path that leads to it from the church, (or drive if ill or old.)
So you don?t have to be Nostradamus to foresee that all members of the family, including extended family members, will be doing the walk from Church to the house. Unless they are non believers, which is a distinct possibility given that Britain is very much a secular country.
That doesn?t mean however, that Andrew, Fergie, Lady Sara, Eugenie and Beatrice or most other extended family, will be walking and taking flowers from the public. Nor will Camilla?s children and grandchildren, whom most members of the British public (say about 98% of them) wouldn?t know from Adam, or a drovers dog, as we say in Australia. And that goes for all the extended members as well.
Happy to see Camilla's family are welcome now at Sandringham. KCIII and the QC have a blended family so IMO they deserve an invitation too. Good to see that Earl Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto have invitations to Sandringham this year to join their maternal cousins for the holiday. Their aunt Queen Elizabeth was one of their last links to their maternal grandmother and mother so this Christmas is likely to be a poignant one for them. It's a nice gesture that Sarah, Duchess of York has been invited by her former brother-in-law to Sandringham.
As for who is walking in the procession tomorrow, we'll know soon enough. :happy:
Royal Christmas: Fergie to lunch with family at Sandringham while Harry, Meghan and Andrew stay away | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11571511/royals.html)
Duke of York cant join family because of involvement with investigation of disgrace on association with Jeffrey Epstein but King Charles is in charge for Christmas Day church article says
King Charles tipped to ignore Meghan and Prince Harry in historic Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713645/king-charles-christmas-speech-meghan-markle-prince-harry-queen)
King Charles will have a ?lot of support? from royals during ?biggest Christmas in years? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713504/king-charles-news-christmas-royal-family-queen-death-sandringham)
King Charles tipped to 'mention family' in first Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1711434/king-charles-first-christmas-speech-portrait-desk-queen-elizabeth)
A touching tribute to Her Majesty: The late Queen's image is emblazoned on a grand piano as a dazzling Kate leads the Royal family for their Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey
The late Queen's image emblazoned on piano at Princess of Wales' Christmas carol service | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572137/Princess-Wales-leads-Royal-Family-paying-tribute-late-Queen-Christmas-carol-concert.html)
Princess Charlotte is the star of Royal Christmas carol service dedicated to the late Queen | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11572185/Princess-Charlotte-steals-viewers-hearts-reaction-Paddington-Bear-Christmas-carols.html)
Prince William delivers extract of his late grandmother's 2012 Christmas message | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572229/Prince-William-delivers-extract-late-grandmothers-2012-Christmas-message.html)
Viewers praise 'stunning' Princess Kate as she leads Royals at 'lovely' carol concert | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11572199/Viewers-praise-stunning-Princess-Wales-leads-Royals-lovely-carol-concert.html)
Princess of Wales unveils a rare black and white photograph of a young Queen Elizabeth II | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572333/Princess-Kate-unveils-rare-black-white-photograph-young-Queen-Elizabeth-II.html)
The late Queen's image emblazoned on piano at Princess of Wales' Christmas carol service | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572137/Princess-Wales-leads-Royal-Family-paying-tribute-late-Queen-Christmas-carol-concert.html)
Kate Middleton looks so festive in photo released ahead of Christmas carol concert | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221224160359/kate-middleton-festive-ahead-carol-concert/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64088056
Royal Family set for 'lavish' Christmas due to King Charles' 'immaculate' standards | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713741/royal-family-christmas-celebrations-king-charles-ont)
Armed Forces honoured in special tribute during Royal Family's Christmas carol service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713740/armed-forces-royal-family-christmas-carol-service-kate-middleton-latest-news-ont)
Princess Charlotte and Prince George melt hearts as they are spotted singing carols | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713605/princess-charlotte-prince-george-pictures-kate-middleton-royal-carols-together-christmas)
Touching moment Kate handed photo by volunteer staff during Christmas carol concert | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713715/kate-middleton-touching-moment-volunteers-staff-christmas-carol-service-itv)
Kate Middleton leads touching tribute to Queen for special Christmas carol concert | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713711/kate-middleton-touching-tribute-queen-chirstmas-carol-concert)
Charles 'won't shy away' from faith and diversity during Christmas message | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713708/king-charles-III-christmas-speech-faith-diversity-latest)
Royal Family will continue Queen?s traditional ?Christian aspect? over the festive period | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713691/royal-family-news-christian-christmas-tradition-queen-elizabeth-II)
King Charles' Christmas will be 'more lavish' than Queen's 'due to his high standards' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-christmas-more-lavish-28797105)
Kate pays touching tribute as Queen image emblazoned on piano for Christmas carol service - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-pays-touching-tribute-queen-28811990)
Princess Charlotte steals hearts with 'priceless' reaction to Paddington Bear Queen tribute - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/princess-charlotte-steals-hearts-priceless-28812250)
Princess Kate dazzles as she joins Prince William, George and Charlotte for Together at Christmas carol concert | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20856709/princess-kate-dazzles-christmas-carol-concert/)
Princess Charlotte steals royal fans' hearts during mum Kate's Christmas concert | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20857142/princess-charlotte-royal-fans-stitches/)
How King Charles will make subtle nod to the Queen in his first Christmas speech, according to royal expert | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20848912/charles-subtle-nod-queen-first-christmas-speech/)
Rarely seen picture of young Queen Elizabeth shared as Royal Family mark first Christmas without her | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20856858/pictures-young-queen-elizabeth-released/)
Fans all say same thing as royals gather at Princess Kate's Xmas concert | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20857113/fans-teary-royals-gather-princess-kates-concert-christmas/)
Inside royal Christmas as fans get a glimpse of Windsor Castle decorations | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20857398/glimpse-windsor-castle-christmas-decorations/)
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-prince-of-wales-makes-moving-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-iis-life-of-service-184704/
Kept late Queen Elizabeth?s legacy
Royal Carols: Together at Christmas 2022 [Video blocked in Russia] - YouTube (https://youtube.com/watch?v=DOXZYt3jlUY&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE)
Together at Christmas 2022
1 hour, great production
Christmas Day church service, Sandringham.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2022/12/25/christmas_day_church_service,_sandringham
^ Narrator: Catherine Zeta Jones
A huge gathering. Solidarity!
A very well attended Christmas 🎄 service today and this appears to have the largest gathering of under 15's that I have seen there for Christmas service in many years.
Kids from oldest to youngest: Savanah, Isla, George, Mia, Wolfe, Charlotte, Louis, and Lena. Lucas, August and Sienna will have a few years before they make their debuts. And I'm ever hopeful that cousins Archie and Lilibet will one day join in too.
Unexpected surprise-Andrew but it was fitting that he was present today IMO.
Good to see that Wolfie was there with the family too.
I didn't see Anne or Timothy there today and hope all is well with them.
Stylish Kate strolls with George, Charlotte and Louis and husband William from Sandringham church | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572827/King-Charles-III-strolls-Zara-Mike-Tindall-Sandringham-church-service.html)
Prince Louis, Prince George and Princess Charlotte join Christmas Day church service in Sandringham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11570645/Prince-Louis-Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-join-Christmas-Day-church-service-Sandringham.html)
Zara and Mike Tindall join the Christmas Day church service in Sandringham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11571551/Zara-Mike-Tindall-join-Christmas-Day-church-service-Sandringham.html)
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the late Queen's example in his Christmas day sermon | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572507/Archbishop-Canterbury-pays-tribute-late-Queens-example-Christmas-day-sermon.html)
Kate Middleton and Prince William Attend Royal Christmas with Kids (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-prince-william-royal-christmas-debut-prince-princess-wales-prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis/)
Prince Andrew Joins Royal Family for Christmas Church Outing (https://people.com/royals/prince-andrew-joins-royal-family-christmas-church-outing/)
Princess Beatrice's Stepson Christopher Woolf Makes Sandringham Debut (https://people.com/royals/princess-beatrice-stepson-christopher-woolf-sandringham-debut-christmas-royals/)
Prince George and Princess Charlotte Join Royals for Christmas Outing (https://people.com/royals/prince-george-princess-charlotte-join-royals-christmas-day-outing/)
Prince Louis Makes His Royal Christmas Debut (https://people.com/royals/prince-louis-royal-christmas-debut-alongside-prince-george-princess-charlotte/)
Anne has a cold.
Why Princess Anne wasn't at church on Christmas Day? The real reason | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221225160375/princess-anne-sandringham-missing-christmas-day/)
From the 2 church services the 25th, Timothy attended the informal 1st one.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fk1CRo1agAM32gt?format=jpg&name=small)
HMKCIII with children of Princess Margaret, David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon and Lady Sarah Chatto at Sandringham today.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fk0SPhCXwAIQTVy?format=jpg&name=small)
It's a huge gathering, full house. Some went 1st morning service.
The first morning service Charles, Edward, Mike, Zara, Timothy, Snowdon and Chatto.
Lady Louise Windsor looks poised to perfection in chic attire for Christmas Day celebrations | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20221225160248/lady-louise-windsor-christmas-day-outfit-sandringham/)
Zara Tindall is a festive dream in skyscraper heels for family Christmas appearance | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20221225160165/zara-tindall-festive-outfit-family-christmas-appearance-sandringham/)
Zara and Mike Tindall joined by their daughter Lena for surprise Christmas walkabout | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221225160129/zara-mike-tindall-christmas-day-walkabout/)
Princess Beatrice hits a fashion high with Christmas Day outfit | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20221225160158/princess-beatrice-bold-christmas-day-outfit-st-mary-magdalene-church/)
Kate Middleton dons surprising accessory for royal church celebrations | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20221225160242/kate-middleton-christmas-day-outfit-khak-green-sandringham/)
Sophie Wessex wows in stiletto boots for Christmas Day outing | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20221225160132/sophie-wessex-christmas-day-service-outfit-st-mary-magdalene-church/)
Queen Consort Camilla dons sparkling festive accessory for royal Christmas gathering | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20221225160160/queen-consort-camilla-elegant-christmas-outfit-sandringham/)
King Charles leads royals on first Christmas without the Queen - live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221225160040/king-charles-leads-royals-christmas-day-walkabout-sandringham/)
Sky News Australia placed the King's Speech a bit too early from the embargo time
'Peace, happiness and everlasting light': King Charles delivers his first Christmas message - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l1ppPXqkQo)
Great speech.
It should happen simultaneously in about 8 minutes...3:00 p.m. BST
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64089661
Christmas Day latest: King Charles delivers historic address ? the first televised message from a male monarch | Christmas day live | UK News | Sky (https://news.sky.com/story/christmas-day-royals-at-sandringham-as-king-prepares-for-historic-first-christmas-day-address-12774308)
Andrew stuns as he makes rare appearance with Royal Family to attend Christmas service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713792/Prince-andrew-pictures-royal-family-news-christmas-sandringham)
The Children's Princess! Kate charms little toddler in heartwarming Christmas day moment | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713809/Kate-Middleton-pictures-Christmas-day-Sandringham-toddler-Royal-Family)
Zara and Mike Tindall hold nervous four-year-old daughter Lena's hand before church | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713807/Zara-Mike-tindall-Lena-daughter-age-pictures-Christmas-Sandringham-walk)
James Viscount Severn, 15, looks dapper in smart suit for Christmas walk with dad Edward | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713802/James-Viscount-Severn-pictures-Prince-Edward-Royal-Christmas-Sandringham)
Lady Louise, 19, towers over mum Sophie after returning home from university for Christmas | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713801/lady-louise-windsor-christmas-sandringham-royal-family)
Princess Beatrice steps out with husband Edo and 'bonus son' Wolfie, 6, for Christmas walk | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713794/Princess-beatrice-pictures-Edoardo-Mapelli-Mozzi-christmas-day-sandringham-royal-news)
Grown-up George refuses to hold William's hand as he leads Wales children into church | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713793/prince-george-news-pictures-christmas-day-walkabout-sandringham-kate-middleton-william)
Prince Louis braves cold in shorts as he tightly grips Kate's hand for Christmas walk | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713789/prince-louis-pictures-christmas-day-latest-kate-william)
Royal fans catch early glimpse of Charles with Lady Sarah Chatto, Edward, Zara and Mike | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713769/Royal-Family-Christmas-pictures-King-charles-Lady-sarah-Chatto-zara-Mike-tindall)
Princess Diana didn?t ?feel welcome at all? at royal Christmas after ?frosty? reception | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1711307/princess-diana-christmas-sandringham-spt)
Cheeky Charlotte grins to crowd as she walks in front of mum Kate before Christmas service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713796/princess-charlotte-christmas-day-royal-family-sandringham)
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-23/new-photograph-released-ahead-of-kings-first-christmas-broadcast
Prince Louis tugs at Kate Middleton's hand as he grows restless meeting Christmas crowds - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-louis-tugs-kate-middletons-28804137)
Prince Andrew makes surprise appearance with royals as disgraced Duke goes to church - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-makes-surprise-appearance-28804116)
Fury after King's Speech leaked ten hours early - and Brits have to wait until 3pm - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/fury-after-kings-speech-leaked-28813206)
Prince George guides little brother Louis as royals enjoy Christmas church service - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-george-guides-little-brother-28804141)
Behind the scenes at royal Christmas - no tinsel, unusual meat and Yorkshire pud debate - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/behind-scenes-royal-christmas-no-28797858)
Prince Louis dons shorts as he joins royals for Christmas service for first time - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-louis-dons-shorts-joins-28803194)
Princess Beatrice is joined by stepson for Christmas as royal kids walk to church - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/princess-beatrice-joined-stepson-christmas-28813697)
Prince William, Kate, George, Charlotte and Louis beam with festive smiles as they join King Charles on Christmas walk | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20857957/king-charles-camilla-kate-attend-early-christmas-service/)
How Princess Diana broke tradition during first Christmas at Sandringham & why she hated spending holiday with royals | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20633440/princess-diana-broke-royal-tradition-hated-christmas-with-royals/)
King's tribute to his 'beloved mother' The Queen in first Christmas speech | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572731/Kings-tribute-beloved-mother-Queen-Christmas-speech.html)
King Charles Remembers Queen Elizabeth in First Christmas Speech (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-remembered-queen-elizabeth-first-christmas-speech/)
King Charles Gives First Christmas Speech as Monarch (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-first-christmas-speech-monarch-continues-royal-tradition/)
King uses first Christmas Day broadcast to pay tribute to those 'trying to keep their families warm' | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-uses-first-christmas-day-broadcast-to-pay-tribute-to-those-trying-to-keep-their-families-warm-12774310)
Christmas Day latest: King Charles delivers historic address ? the first televised message from a male monarch | Christmas day live | UK News | Sky (https://news.sky.com/story/christmas-day-royals-at-sandringham-as-king-prepares-for-historic-first-christmas-day-address-12774308)
King Charles?s Christmas message ? text in full | King Charles III | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/dec/25/king-charless-christmas-message-text-in-full)
King Charles hails 'wonderfully kind' Britons in first historic speech inspired by Queen | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713815/king-charles-christmas-speech-queen-elizabeth-ii)
King Charles snubs Meghan and Harry in Christmas speech ? but mentions Kate and William | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713819/king-charles-christmas-speech-meghan-markle-prince-harry-prince-william-kate-middleton)
King's Speech 2022: Charles' tribute to NHS heroes and Brits hit by cost of living crisis - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kings-speech-2022-charles-tribute-28813778)
King's Speech in full: Historic moment for Charles as he delivers speech to nation - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kings-speech-full-historic-moment-28812811)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20858267/kings-first-christmas-speech-touching-tribute/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wales/video-the-kings-first-christmas-broadcast-in-full-184755/
King Charles not mention about Duke and Duchess of Sussex like late Queen Elizabeth kept traditional Christmas speech but King Charles chosen name what Charles chosen not included Harry and Meghan but Charles chosen William and Catherine
Beaming Kate and William introduce their children to fans as interactions delight Sandringham crowd | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11572827/King-Charles-III-strolls-Zara-Mike-Tindall-Sandringham-church-service.html)
King Charles pays touching tribute to the late Queen in first ever Christmas speech - watch | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221225160069/king-charles-first-christmas-day-speech/)
Why Prince William and Kate appeared in the King's speech but not Prince Harry and Meghan | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221225160370/the-kings-speech-prince-princess-wales-no-harry-meghan/)
King Charles chosen William and Catherine in King?s speech mention but King Charles not mentioned of Harry and Meghan because of Netflix bombshell and upcoming books on January 10
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King Charles chosen not share personal pictures on King?s speech its very private but late Queen Elizabeth always show pictures during her traditional speech years during her reign years
King Charles pays touching tribute to the late Queen in first ever Christmas speech - watch | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221225160069/king-charles-first-christmas-day-speech/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64091433
King's first Christmas message in full | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/video/kings-first-christmas-message-in-full-12774360)
King Charles's first Christmas Day message in full | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-charless-first-christmas-day-message-in-full-12774316)
King Charles breaks royal tradition upheld by Queen for years in first Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1713830/king-charles-break-royal-tradition-christmas-speech-queen)
King Charles shines light on Kate and William but no mention of Harry, Meghan or Andrew - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-shines-light-kate-28813795)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20859035/kings-christmas-speech-harry-meghan-no-mention/
King Charles not mention about Sussex and Duke of York but King Charles mention on William and Catherine in King?s speech and mores but King Charles follow late King George VI and Queen Elizabeth examples in traditional speech
With King Charles's speech - filmed in the beautiful candlelight of St George's - we can see that her values endure strongly through her son. The guard may change, but the principles that motivate the tradition endure' I Telegraph View
The Telegraph: Our core values endure with King Charles (https://archive.ph/3lyrb)
Queen Camilla arrives for Royal Family's Boxing Day lunch on the Sandringham estate | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11574523/Queen-Camilla-arrives-Royal-Familys-Boxing-Day-lunch-Sandringham-estate.html)
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on December 25, 2022, 08:12:27 PM
With King Charles's speech - filmed in the beautiful candlelight of St George's - we can see that her values endure strongly through her son. The guard may change, but the principles that motivate the tradition endure' I Telegraph View
The Telegraph: Our core values endure with King Charles (https://archive.ph/3lyrb)
KCIII's first Christmas message pulled in 10 million viewers which was higher than his mother's in 2021 and previous years.
Excellent!
Quote from: TLLK on December 26, 2022, 05:46:25 PM
KCIII's first Christmas message pulled in 10 million viewers which was higher than his mother's in 2021 and previous years.
It?s an historic moment I guess, isn?t it? I thought it was a very good speech, delivered in Charles?s usual manner.
Because of our geography we get the monarch?s speech here before the British do. New Zealand gets it first, then it spreads through the Commonwealth. Nobody I know here actually sits down to watch it as I remember families doing when I was a child in England but part of it is shown on the evening news on Xmas Day.
Several of my English relatives and friends watched it though. I phoned them late last night their time. I think the TV viewer numbers will naturally recede as people get used to having a King.
Quite an extensive fashion round up for the BRF, so this is best place to put this link. Fashion identification for Catherine, George, Charlotte, Louis, Sophie, Louise, Zara, Mia, Lena, Savannah and Isla. Savannah is tall enough to be wearing one of her mother's coats!
British Royal Family attends Christmas Day service at Sandringham ? UFO No More (https://ufonomore.com/blog/2022/12/25/british-royal-family-attends-christmas-day-service-at-sandringham)
QuoteAfter the service, the Royal Family did a walkabout to greet the crowds waiting for them. It is the first time since 2019 that the traditional Christmas walk of the Royal Family could take place.
Congratulations, including the 'watch later in other social media accounts', approx all added up 30 million without counting per country (just social media + BBC). I hope they enjoyed their boxing day shoot and informal lunch, he deserves it. It must be so hard all the consecutive deaths and issues alone within the family (Andrew York, Harry and Meghan Sussex) to keep it together and business as usual.
I really liked his speech, so kudos. 🥂
Did Arthur Chatto attend the Christmas church service?
He was seen walking to the church that morning with the rest of the family.
There's a cute little video in the link below where Mia Tindall and Wolfie Mappelli-Mozzi are both offered gifts from the crowds outside the church.
Watch Wolfie copy his royal cousins ? and see Princess Beatrice's reaction! | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20221228160450/princess-beatrice-stepson-wolfie-copies-royal-cousins/)
QuoteAnd after being inspired by his cousin Mia, who happily accepted a gift from onlookers and then flashed what seemed to be a chocolate selection box at Wolfie, the little six-year-old wriggled loose from his father and stepmother's hands, to go and accept some goodies for himself.
Being new to the role of royal mum herself, Beatrice at first dispatched her husband Edoardo to follow little Wolfie and bring him back from the crowds.When it became clear that Wolfie had indeed been offered his own gift, the thankful mum made a dash herself to the generous royal fan who had shared the gift, to thank her personally for her generosity. Watch the sweet clip captured by The Barking Bugle in the video below.
KCIII and QC attend the morning service at St. Mary Magdalene's Sandringham.
https://twitter.com/CoutureRoyals/status/1609543300633210880
Beaming King Charles and Queen Consort greet wellwishers as they attend service at Sandringham | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11590003/Beaming-King-Charles-Queen-Consort-greet-wellwishers-attend-service-Sandringham.html)
King Charles III And Queen Camilla Begin New Year with Church Service (https://people.com/royals/king-charles-iii-and-queen-camilla-attend-church-in-sandringham-new-years-day/)
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla pictured at Sandringham on New Year?s Day | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20230101160710/king-charles-camilla-church-sandringham-new-year/)
King Charles and Camilla in good spirits as they step out for New Year's Day service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1715762/king-charles-camilla-pictures-new-years-day-service-Church-of-St-Mary-Magdalene)
King Charles seen for first time since emotional King?s Speech as he and Queen Camilla give New Year wishes to crowd | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20911418/king-charles-first-time-emotional-kings-speech/)
With thanks to @CoutureRoyals, the Princess of Wales will hold the 2023 Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 8th.
(The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have it marked as an engagement in their future events calendar)
*** The Duke of Gloucester The Duchess of Gloucester will attend a Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London. ***
https://x.com/ChristinsQueens/status/1712494895045177712?s=20
Glad to see that the Carol Service will continue at Westminster Abbey.
The Christmas Carol Service will take place on December 8, 2023 and will air on Christmas Eve. :xmas10:
The Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram: "A very special Carol Service, coming soon. Together At Christmas with @earlychildhood is returning to (https://www.instagram.com/p/Czzdz_mNjp-/?hl=en&img_index=1)
QuoteA very special Carol Service, coming soon.
Together At Christmas with @earlychildhood is returning to Westminster Abbey on Friday 8 December.
This will be a special moment to thank all those who do so much to support babies, young children and families in our communities across the UK.
We can?t wait for you to join us too - tune in on @ITV, Christmas Eve
In addition to the annual carol service to be held at Westminster Abbey, there also will be twelve services held locally around the country supported by The Prince and Princess of Wales's Royal Foundation -
https://x.com/JenCarsonTaylor/status/1726014859693740115?s=20
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Prince Harry and Meghan 'highly unlikely' to reject Christmas invite from King Charles | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1836722/prince-harry-meghan-markle-king-charles-christmas-plans)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to join royals for Christmas | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1836667/prince-harry-meghan-markle-want-to-join-royals-for-christmas)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'not welcome at Royal Family's Christmas' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/breaking-prince-harry-meghan-markle-31479681)
Prince Harry feels 'homesick' amid plans to spend another Christmas away from Royals - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/us-celebrity-news/prince-harry-feels-homesick-amid-31477054)
Harry and Meghan 'would love to' spend Christmas in UK but 'haven't been invited' by King Charles, pal claims | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24783021/harry-meghan-christmas-uk-king-charles/)
Sussex will not invite to Sanringham next month according to DM,Express,mirror and sun newspaper said but King Charles will not invite Harry and Meghan
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Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on November 19, 2023, 02:45:44 PM
In addition to the annual carol service to be held at Westminster Abbey, there also will be twelve services held locally around the country supported by The Prince and Princess of Wales's Royal Foundation -
https://x.com/JenCarsonTaylor/status/1726014859693740115?s=20
Glad to see that they will be happening not only in England, but in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland too.
That is just wonderful to read, hopefully there will be more info on where the church services are held and maybe some pictures along the way.
Annabel Elliot the sister of Queen Camilla is refurbishing Sandringham and Wood Farm cottage. Major changes not only in refurbishing all the rooms but also the Queen's family - her children and grandchildren will also spend Christmas at Sandringham.
Chris Ship reports that the ball room will be converted to a larger version of a dinning room - Christmas lunch - everyone together rather than children in one room, etc. Everything else remains the same - Church and the walk King, Queen, POW's and minor royals.
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-11-20/all-change-for-family-christmas-at-sandringham-but-still-no-harry-and-meghan
Oh what a fun time the children will have, I remember eating in a seperate room during the holiday dinner from the adults, just the way my aunt wanted it, yet my cousin and I crept under the tablecloth in the dinning room .....a very cherished memory as I am sure all the children will have being allowed to eat or snack whatever during this time. Bet there are dozens of silly stories to tell later with happy times.
Rebecca English
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Lovely engagement this morning with HM The King as he attended an Advent Service and Christmas Reception at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK in Stevenage.
Quote from: wannable on December 05, 2023, 01:35:42 PM
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
Lovely engagement this morning with HM The King as he attended an Advent Service and Christmas Reception at The Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK in Stevenage.
Here is a video about the Advent Service.
King Charles Attends 'Special' Advent Service at Orthodox Church - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Y9PbRmU7g)
Louis, George and Charlotte join proud mum Kate, aunt Pippa Middleton and a host of stars at annual Westminster Abbey carol concert - where they will (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12842523/kate-william-george-charlotte-louis-carol-christmas-john-lennon.html)
Prince Louis?s first debut
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Kate's carol concert carrying letters to Santa | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12841475/christmas-royal-children-kate-middleton-carol-concert-westminster.html)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis Attend Christmas Concert (https://people.com/prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-support-mom-kate-middleton-christmas-concert-westminster-abbey-mail-letters-santa-8409711)
Kate Middleton Hosts Third Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey (https://people.com/kate-middleton-hosts-third-christmas-carol-concert-westminster-abbey-8407067)
Kate Middleton celebrates Christmas with George, Charlotte and Louis at carol concert - best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/509166/kate-middleton-celebrates-christmas-carol-concert/)
Prince William and Princess Kate engage in sweet Christmas 'tradition' with Prince George and Princess Charlotte | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/509113/prince-william-kate-middleton-christmas-tree-shopping-prince-george-princess-charlotte/)
Prince George, Charlotte and Louis steal the show at mum Kate's Christmas Carol Service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1843535/prince-george-charlotte-louis-christmas-carol-service)
Prince Louis delights royal fans as he makes debut appearance at Christmas carol service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1843522/prince-louis-christmas-carol-service)
Prince Louis joins George and Charlotte to support mum Kate Middleton at Christmas concert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-louis-joins-george-charlotte-31631337)
Princess Kate beams and adorable Prince Louis steals the show as he holds William?s hand at Christmas carol service | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24992785/princess-kate-dazzles-christmas-carol-concert/)
Rebecca English
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A full list of royals attending tonight :
The Prince of Wales
The Princess of Wales
Prince George
Prince Charlotte
Prince Louis
The Duchess of Edinburgh
Princess Beatrice
Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
Christopher Woolf Mapelli Mozzi
Princess Eugenie
Mrs. Zara Tindall
Mr. Peter Phillips
Miss Savannah Phillips
Miss Isla Phillips
The Duke of Gloucester
The Duchess of Gloucester
Lady Rose Gilman
Mr. George Gilman
The Duke of Kent
Lady Helen Taylor
Prince Michael of Kent
Lady Gabriella Kingston
Lord Frederick Windsor
Lady Sophie Windsor
Maud Windsor
Mr. Daniel Chatto
Lady Sarah Chatto
About half to three quarters of the people (mostly children btw) on that list are not ?royals?. Edo, the Chattos, the Gilmans, Gabriella Kingston, Helen Taylor, for example. And most on the list wouldn?t be recognised by members of the British public if they saw them in the street. And that would include the Gloucesters!
I like the picture pf Prince Louis enthralled with the nutcracker soldier.
"Although he will not be present due to a diary clash, the King has donated Christmas trees from Windsor Great Park to decorate Westminster Abbey, which will be donated to the local community after the service." #PrincessofWales #TogetherAtChristmas
https://x.com/cambridges4all/status/1733180569406554279?s=20
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on December 08, 2023, 10:04:20 PM
"Although he will not be present due to a diary clash, the King has donated Christmas trees from Windsor Great Park to decorate Westminster Abbey, which will be donated to the local community after the service." #PrincessofWales #TogetherAtChristmas
https://x.com/cambridges4all/status/1733180569406554279?s=20
Yes King Charles and Queen Camilla?s busy got clash hopefully will next year or NOT we have wait and see 🙏🏻🤞🏻
The Royal Family
@royalfamily🎄 This year's official Christmas card features a photograph of The King and Queen taken in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on Coronation Day by Hugo Burnand.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GA75ejhXIAA8wC5?format=jpg&name=small)
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/09/20/78775133-12845663-image-a-1_1702152990759.jpg)
William and Kate pose proudly with George, Charlotte and Louis in simple but stylish monochrome photo for their annual family Christmas card - a (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12845663/William-Kate-pose-photo-annual-Christmas-card-Charles-Camilla-coronation.html)
King Charles and Queen Camilla's Christmas Card 2023 Shows Coronation Photo (https://people.com/king-charles-queen-camilla-christmas-card-2023-coronation-photo-8413368)
Kate Middleton and Prince William Christmas Card 2023: See New Family Photo (https://people.com/kate-middleton-prince-william-christmas-card-2023-new-family-photo-8413380)
Kate Middleton and Prince William release super sleek Christmas card photo with George, Charlotte and Louis - see photo | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/509191/kate-middleton-prince-william-charles-camilla-release-christmas-cards/)
Royal Family members reveal family Christmas card images (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67672935)
William and Kate release new family photo chosen for royals' Christmas card | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/william-and-kate-release-new-family-photo-chosen-for-royals-christmas-card-13026749)
King Charles picks coronation photograph for annual Christmas card | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1843902/King-Charles-coronation-photograph-Christmas-card)
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-12-09/king-and-queen-choose-coronation-photo-for-christmas-card
Kate Middleton and Prince William's family Christmas card released with King and Queen's - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-kate-middleton-prince-williams-31636023)
Royal Christmas cards ? William and family pose in stylish monochrome snap while King & Queen share Coronation day joy | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24996289/royal-family-christmas-cards-william-charles/)
Kate & William make bold 'announcement' with 'powerful signal' in Christmas card photo, expert claims | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24997829/kate-william-christmas-card-body-language-signal/)
New image of the Wales family released after successful Together at Christmas carol service ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/walesfamily/new-image-of-the-wales-family-released-after-successful-together-at-christmas-carol-service-195674/)
I really like the Wales Christmas card, George really stood out for me, first glance, George showing how confident he is. William keeping a firm hand on Louis......LOL.
Charles and Camilla, to be expected yet not thrilled with it.
The Wales card is lovely and I am amazed at how tall the children are now.
As for the King and Queen, I miss their cozy and warm photos of the past, but I expect that they will return to those next year.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/10/02/78778623-12846049-But_the_set_up_of_the_photo_from_the_dress_of_its_subjects_to_th-a-41_1702175682633.jpg)
Blast from the past! William and Kate's Christmas family photo bears striking resemblance to 1992 card from Diana of her two royal boys | Daily Mail (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12846049/william-kate-christmas-photo-striking-resemblance-diana-two-royal-boys.html)
This picture from 1992 when William was 10 years old but it?s William?s turn taking that pictures from 31 years ago and also George will same William?s ages 10 years old
Prince William and Kate Middleton's Christmas card has royal fans saying the same thing | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/509223/prince-william-kate-middleton-christmas-card-has-royal-fans-saying-same-thing/)
Prince William and Kate shared their Christmas card and everyone is saying the same thing | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1843945/Prince-William-Princess-Kate-Christmas-card)
Royal fans gush over Prince George's height in new family Christmas card - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royal-fans-gush-over-prince-31641234)
Quote from: TLLK on December 10, 2023, 02:07:15 PM
The Wales card is lovely and I am amazed at how tall the children are now.
As for the King and Queen, I miss their cozy and warm photos of the past, but I expect that they will return to those next year.
This is for you TLLK, a picture that should of been the Christmas card......https://twitter.com/finstaroyal/status/1733613558598975785.......it is gorgeous.
https://twitter.com/finstaroyal/status/1733613558598975785
Know what I got from that Picture, the fact that Charles and Camilla really truely love each other deeply. I am glad to see they found each other before it was to late....
Quote from: Nightowl on December 11, 2023, 04:13:27 AM
This is for you TLLK, a picture that should of been the Christmas card......https://twitter.com/finstaroyal/status/1733613558598975785.......it is gorgeous.
https://twitter.com/finstaroyal/status/1733613558598975785
@Nightowl, The photograph would have been excellent for the front of a Christmas card.
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(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/17/12/79055069-12873623-image-a-27_1702816411107.jpg)
I wonder if HMKCIII will keep the late Queen's tradition of the Buckingham Palace lunch party for all the extended family, which would have to happen this week.
Everyone will be going for their Christmas by this coming Saturday 23rd .
Majesty Magazine & Joe Little
@MajestyMagazine
Buckingham Palace: 'Their Majesties The King and Queen accompanied by members of the Royal Family will attend the Morning Service on Christmas Day at Sandringham Church.'
William and Kate show they are the 'youthful future of the royal family' in Christmas cards while Charles and Camilla have used the coronation snap to (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12881069/William-Kate-youthful-future-royal-family-Christmas-cards-Charles-Camilla-used-coronation-snap-crowning-moment-lives-Harry-Meghan-look-like-philanthropists.html)
Harry and Meghan chosen not get picture of their kids in Christmas pictures due security measures and also security reasons definitely insult royal family for no reason my advice for them get pictures traditional Christmas pictures
Prince Edward and Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh share poignant Christmas card signed by their two children | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/509742/sophie-edinburgh-prince-edward-poignant-christmas-card/)
How Meghan and Harry pulled their Xmas card at the last minute and replaced it to look just like Kate and Wills? | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25102035/meghan-harry-pulled-christmas-card-kate-william/)
How is the Waleses Xmas card festive and Christmassy? In fact it was criticised online by some for not being. Nor was the Edinburghs. And the King and Queen?s harked back to the coronation months ago.
As only 6% of adults in England attend church regularly I doubt that the Sussexes wishing everyone seasons? greetings on their Archewell card offended anyone, least of all the Royal Family. It certainly didnt insult them. Charles is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth which encompasses many faiths and religions.
And I believe that card was for Archewell clients and staff and the couple sent family festive cards to close friends, relatives etc.
Christmas fun for all the family! Lady Louise Windsor, 20, joins her parents the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle for King Charles's extended festive family lunch
Christmas fun for all the family! Lady Louise Windsor, 20, joins her parents the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle for King Charles's (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12885663/Royal-Christmas-cheer-Princess-Anne-Duchess-Sophie-lead-royal-arrivals-Windsor-Castle-festive-lunch-hosted-King-Charles-breaks-traditional-venue-Buckingham-Palace-second-year.html)
The extended family Christmas lunch is at Windsor Castle. So no pictures of King, Queen, POW's, Andrew nor Sarah.
The arrivals are happening since about 20 minutes ago.
:snowflake: :xmas5:
One of the largest BRF gatherings since the Coronation is happening today!
Quote from: wannable on December 17, 2023, 01:48:54 PM
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:xmas22: I am glad that the Queen's family are included this year. As for Wolfie being present, I do hope he is there, but that might depend on the agreement between his parents.
Countess Mountbatten of Burma was invited to the #Royal Family's Christmas 🎄 luncheon today
Pictures in X, by Rodrigo @The_QVDS
Zara & Mike, Eugenie & Jack, Prince & Princess Michael, Peter, Savannah and Isla
Edo, Lord & Lady Frederick with Miss Maud & Miss Isabella, Lady Helen & Mr Tim Taylor (Kents) with daughter Miss Eloise & son Mr Columbus and Mr James and Mrs Julia Ogilvy (Alexandra's son & daughter-in-law)
Lord Nicholas Windsor (Duke & Duchess of Kent's son) with his son and Penny, The Countess Mountbatten of Burma
Surprisingly Andrew didn't walk, he came in by car
The arrivals for the Christmas Lunch
Members of The Royal Family arrive for the King's Christmas Lunch - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VN5hri0rfE)
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The King has arrived at Windsor Castle where he is hosting the Royal family's annual pre-Christmas lunch for the first time.
Charles was the first to arrive and was pictured being driven through the gates in a blue overcoat, suit and tie. The Queen Consort, in a blue patterned dress, smiled for photographers as she arrived just behind him.
The private lunch marks the biggest family reunion since the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
Royal family arrives at Windsor Castle as King Charles hosts first pre-Christmas lunch (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/12/20/royal-family-king-charles-windsor-castle-christmas-lunch/)
^ The article is open.
Victoria Ward says that Windsor is a KCIII personal preference rather than the BP repairs.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are joined by right-hand man Major Johnny Thompson and Anne at Sandringham before William and Kate tomorrow... while (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12898221/King-Charles-Queen-Camilla-joined-Princess-Anne-Sir-Timothy-Laurence-Christmas-Eve-church-service-Sandringham.html)
Member of the Royal Family attend church services before Christmas Eve but King Charles?s equerry Major Johnny Thompson with King Charles but William and Catherine and kids will attend on Christmas Day services Sussex at tropical vacation in Costa Rica
Eco-activist King Charles will use Christmas day broadcast to deliver powerful message about the environment to millions of viewers across the country (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-12897209/King-Charles-Christmas-day-broadcast-environment.html)
From Free Speech to the King's Speech! How The Daily Mail played a starring role in creating the annual tradition of the Monarch's Christmas (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12850907/Kings-Speech-Daily-Mail-starring-role.html)
'Who does and who does not feature on the Royal Christmas desk has always been like the changing panorama of faces of the balcony': How The Queen's (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12876883/KREMLIN-Harry-Meghan-wiped-view-leave.html)
King Charles reunites with family to attend church on Christmas Eve at Sandringham | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/510031/king-charles-family-reunion-church-christmas-eve-sandringham/)
King Charles' Christmas speech to include festive royal first | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/510012/king-charles-2023-christmas-speech-royal-first/)
Christmas message: King Charles poses alongside replantable tree (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67814991)
Picture released of King in room beside Buckingham Palace balcony ahead of Christmas message | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/picture-released-of-king-in-room-beside-buckingham-palace-balcony-ahead-of-christmas-message-13036876)
King Charles?s message on Christmas Day to feature replantable tree | King Charles III | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/24/king-charles-christmas-day-message-replantable-tree)
How the Royal Family spend Christmas at Sandringham - full breakdown | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1845679/royal-family-christmas-sandringham-plans)
Charles shows his green credentials with speech in front of real tree | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1848760/King-Charles-speech-real-christmas-tree)
Inside Prince William and Prince Harry's abandoned Christmas Eve tradition | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1843288/Prince-William-Prince-Harry-abandoned-Christmas-Eve-tradition)
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-12-23/king-to-deliver-his-second-christmas-broadcast
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-12-23/king-charles-christmas-message-to-feature-living-tree-for-first-time
Royals arrive in Sandringham ahead of Christmas Day as Harry and Meghan remain in US - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-royals-arrive-sandringham-ahead-31744495)
All we can expect in King?s Speech on Christmas Day as monarch delivers second message - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/can-expect-kings-speech-christmas-31743223)
Prince Harry's forgotten Christmas Eve tradition with Prince William that came to abrupt end - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-harrys-forgotten-christmas-eve-31628071)
Selfless Christmas tradition King Charles set to carry on from late Queen - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/selfless-christmas-tradition-king-charles-31663475)
King Charles' second Christmas Day speech written 'without help of advisers' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/king-charles-second-christmas-day-31741999)
Bizarre Christmas tradition the royal family do before and after dinner - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/bizarre-christmas-tradition-theroyal-familydo-31657219)
Sweet Christmas tradition young royals participate in dating back to Queen Victoria - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/sweet-christmas-tradition-young-royals-31655211)
Inside the traditional royal Christmas Day church service and how you can attend - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/inside-traditional-royal-christmas-day-31662540)
Royal family's Christmas looks very different this year with big breaks from tradition - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/royal-familys-christmas-looks-very-31661819)
Behind-the-scenes of the King's Speech on Christmas Day, from whether Harry will be mentioned to who REALLY writes it | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24821693/secrets-kings-speech-christmas-day-harry/)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25154036/king-charles-christmas-message-tree/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/charles-iii-returns-to-buckingham-palace-for-the-christmas-day-speech-and-adds-a-royal-first-196064/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-church-of-st-mary-magdalene-at-sandringham-part-of-the-royal-familys-christmas-day-celebrations-195253/
Charles looks very happy
Merry Christmas to all.
It's rambling, draughty - and King Charles likes his creature comforts. Does that mean Buckingham Palace is out in the cold, asks NATASHA (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12893773/Draughty-King-comforts-Buckingham-Palace-cold.html)
King Charles Breaks Royal Tradition with His Christmas Day Message (https://people.com/king-charles-breaks-royal-tradition-with-his-christmas-day-message-8419997)
Charles does liik very happy and relaxed today.
Adorable Prince Louis melts hearts as his eyes light up at the mention of a letter from Santa during Royal carol service: Five-year-old turns to (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12898763/Adorable-Prince-Louis-melts-hearts-eyes-light-mention-letter-Santa-Royal-Carols-Christmas-Social-media-goes-wild-youngster-joins-parents-Kate-William-festive-singalong.html)
Ain?t so cute of Prince Louis!!
Royal Family fans in tears as Prince Louis's face lights up at Kate's carol service | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1848943/prince-louis-princess-kate-carol-service)
Prince Louis steals the show in adorable moment during ITV Royal carol concert - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/prince-louis-steals-show-adorable-31745221)
Adorable Prince Louis on his best behaviour as he sings along to carols at mum Kate's Together at Christmas service | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25158983/prince-louis-sings-carols-kates-christmas-service/)
12 royal Christmas traditions revealed by expert who says everyone must follow specific etiquette rules | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/20849687/twelve-royal-christmas-traditions/)
I'm a body language expert and Prince George's sweet gesture shows that he was born to be King | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25156135/body-language-expert-prince-george-carol-concert/)
Behind-the-scenes of the King's Speech on Christmas Day, from whether Harry will be mentioned to who REALLY writes it | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24821693/secrets-kings-speech-christmas-day-harry/)
Late Queen Elizabeth know on Christmas speech and follow example for Christmas spirits and during Harry?s exits from firms but Queen Elizabeth will not allowed mention about that but King Charles will follow his mother?s Christmas spirits,god and example
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/25/09/79318903-12899415-image-a-15_1703496040795.jpg)
Kate and William wish the world a Merry Christmas with a new photo of Louis, Charlotte and George | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12899415/Kate-Middleton-Prince-William-merry-christmas-photo-louis-charlotte-george.html)
Mia Tindall holds hands with Prince Louis as they join Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Sandringham church service on Christmas Day | Daily (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12894553/Mia-Tindall-Prince-Louis-Prince-George-Princess-Charlotte-Sandringham-church-service-Christmas-Day.html)
Royal Christmas wishes! Charles and Camilla are joined by almost all the family at Sandringham including William and Kate, their children, the (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12899493/King-Queen-Christmas-Day-Sandringham-Charles-Camilla-William-Kate-George-Charlotte-Louis-church-service-Harry-Meghan.html)
Prince Andrew is joined by Fergie at royal Christmas service at Sandringham for the first time in 30 years amid claims he's 'tormented' by prospect of (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12899521/Prince-Andrew-Fergie-join-royal-Christmas-Sandringham-Duke-ex-wife-Sarah-Ferguson-walk-senior-members-royal-family-attend-church-service.html)
I?m not surprised Duchess of York attend to Sandringham
Princess Eugenie Steps Out at Christmas 2023 with Royal Family (https://people.com/princess-eugenie-jack-brooksbank-christmas-royal-family-2023-8415425)
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Join Royal Christmas (https://people.com/princess-beatrice-edoardo-mapelli-mozzi-royal-christmas-2023-8415436)
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis Join Royals at Christmas (https://people.com/prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-royal-christmas-walk-2023-8414793)
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Prince Louis sweetly holds hands with surprise royal on Christmas Day walk to church | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1849022/prince-louis-mia-tindall-sandringham)
New picture of George, Charlotte and Louis released - and it's clear what child is boss | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1848994/prince-george-princess-charlotte-prince-louis-christmas)
Queen Camilla beams on Christmas morning as she wears late Queen's special brooch | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1848295/queen-camilla-style-christmas-day)
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https://www.itv.com/news/2023-12-25/prince-and-princess-of-wales-release-new-christmas-photo-of-children
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-12-25/king-and-queen-to-celebrate-christmas-day-with-family-at-sandringham
Royals in Sandringham LIVE: Smiling Kate and children greet crowds as they leave church - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-royals-arrive-sandringham-ahead-31744495)
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'Unrepentant' Prince Andrew showed no 'signs of disgrace' on Christmas church walk, body language expert reveals | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25160833/duke-of-york-body-language-expert-christmas/)
I'm a body language expert - cheeky Prince Louis broke royal protocol on Xmas walk but William still beams with pride | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25142947/prince-louis-breaks-royal-protocol-christmas-walk/)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/25160072/princess-charlotte-in-charge-of-siblings-and-mirroring-her-mums-leadership-role-says-body-language-expert/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/the-king-leads-royal-family-to-christmas-morning-service-196115/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/royal-news/prince-george-princess-charlotte-and-prince-louis-star-in-brand-new-christmas-photo-196100/
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/fergie-cant-hide-her-happiness-as-she-joins-the-royal-family-at-sandringham-on-christmas-day-196121/
For first time in 30 years since 1993
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-church-of-st-mary-magdalene-at-sandringham-part-of-the-royal-familys-christmas-day-celebrations-195253/
So, after all the squawking done by the tabloids over the past fortnight regarding Camilla?s children and grandchildren being at Sandringham for the Royal Christmas, it turns out that they, as they always have done, are celebrating Xmas in their own homes. Camilla is likely to join them tomorrow if she follows her usual habit, while Charles will go to Birkhall later than he usually does. With the exception of Sarah, who has joined Andrew and her daughters at the Church Service, it?s just the usual suspects otherwise.
Just because Tom and Laura and their family unit didn't go to church/Sandringham walk means they aren't there.
The Middleton's have been at Anmer Hall several times - they go to St. Mary's at Anmer Hall - have been spotted 25th at midday lunch/Queen's speech several times. Pictures were later taken the first Sunday falling before/during/after their daughter's birthday however it falls yearly.
Royal Watchers know this when reading the customs, traditions, new traditions, new extended members invited, stories that come later - as I said a few days ago the per usual things each family unit does after boxing day. The Middleton's in the past decade have stayed at least until the second Sunday/back to London, now Windsor for their children's school.
KCIII has added divorced parents to celebrate together - his speech is very emotive about family aspect, unity, relgions and it unique and one similarity about basically love.
Who I think didn't go is Peter Phillips and his children.
Quote from: wannable on December 25, 2023, 04:25:11 PM
Just because Tom and Laura and their family unit didn't go to church/Sandringham walk means they aren't there.
The Middleton's have been at Anmer Hall several times - they go to St. Mary's at Anmer Hall - have been spotted 25th at midday lunch/Queen's speech several times. Pictures were later taken the first Sunday falling before/during/after their daughter's birthday however it falls yearly.
Royal Watchers know this when reading the customs, traditions, new traditions, new extended members invited, stories that come later - as I said a few days ago the per usual things each family unit does after boxing day. The Middleton's in the past decade have stayed at least until the second Sunday/back to London, now Windsor for their children's school.
KCIII has added divorced parents to celebrate together - his speech is very emotive about family aspect, unity, relgions and it unique and one similarity about basically love.
Who I think didn't go is Peter Phillips and his children.
Late Queen Elizabeth wouldn?t allowed invited divorce parents during her reign years expect Camilla?s children without Queen Elizabeth?s permission or consent by her authorities to Balmoral or Sandringham
But King Charles allowed invite divorce parents to Sandringham and Balmoral permission from King Charles?s authorities,permission or consent
King's Speech: Charles hails Britons who dedicate themselves to 'service' in address calling for compassion and accompanied by footage of working (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12899587/Kings-Speech-Charles-Britons-service-societys-backbone-family-Christmas-address-Royals.html)
Learning the ropes! George, Charlotte, Louis and cousin Mia Tindall join William and Kate to greet well-wishers outside church - as King and Queen are (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12899635/Learning-ropes-George-Charlotte-Louis-cousin-Mia-Tindall-join-William-Kate-greet-wishers-outside-church-King-Queen-joined-family-Sandringham-Christmas-Harry-Meghan-stay-away.html)
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King Charles' Christmas Speech: What Monarch Said in Royal Tradition (https://people.com/king-charles-christmas-speech-2023-what-monarch-said-in-royal-tradition-8415389)
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King's Christmas message: Charles focuses on shared values in time of conflict (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67819758)
King uses Christmas message to praise 'growing awareness' of protecting environment | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/king-uses-christmas-message-to-praise-growing-awareness-of-protecting-environment-13037476)
King Charles praises ?selfless? people who form ?backbone of society? in Christmas speech | King Charles III | The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/25/king-charles-praises-selfless-people-who-form-backbone-of-society-in-christmas-speech)
King Charles is right to ignore Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in his Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1849058/king-charles-christmas-speech-prince-harry)
King Charles praises 'selfless' volunteers in his Christmas speech | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1849049/king-charles-christmas-speech-2023)
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-12-25/the-kings-christmas-speech-as-charles-marks-his-first-year-as-monarch
King's speech: Charles uses Christmas message to praises UK's 'selfless volunteers' - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kings-speech-charles-praises-uks-31747392)
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King's Speech: Read Charles' second ever Christmas message to the nation in full - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kings-speech-read-charles-second-31747244)
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The King?s 2023 Christmas Broadcast in full ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/king/the-kings-2023-christmas-broadcast-in-full-196128/)
Love the interaction between the Wales and Tindalls. There's a lovely picture of Mike with his arm around Prince George
Queen Camilla's family 'not at Sandringham' despite widespread reports they would be | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1849064/queen-camilla-family-sandringham-christmas)
From the Express.
?Contrary to reports, the King and Queen did not host a larger-than-expected family gathering at Sandringham, and there is no truth to the claim that Camilla's family joined them, Mail Online reports. The family members of Queen Camilla are not present at Sandringham for Christmas this year.?
And most of the royals and many of the non royal grandchildren are gone from Sandringham by Boxing Day anyway. The only people who stayed a few days usually in recent years were people like the then Wessexes because the late Queen was so frail and needed some company.
Like Camilla?s family, other family members have other relatives to see and other members of THEIR own family. Plus, Fergie was only around this year because PP just couldn?t stand her and now he?s gone she is persona grata again. There?s online criticism that Andrew was hanging around however.
Love ❤️ the daily mail is new year resolution
Quote from: wannable on December 25, 2023, 08:48:43 PM
Love ❤️ the daily mail is new year resolution
I don?t ?love? any tabloid. However, Camilla?s children and grandchildren weren?t seen at Sandringham at all, quite obviously weren?t at Sandringham and in fact hadn?t changed the custom they had of staying in their own homes for Xmas so Andrew PB could be with them and after Xmas week, Camilla joins them. So, in spite of all the newsprint and articles about her offspring being there for Xmas, they weren?t. And in fact I didn?t expect them to be. I thought it was the tabloids making things up once again and it was.
It was a broadsheet The Times and The Telegraph that first said it Tom and Laura story.
Copyright purchase by the tabloids
Just to be clear Chris Ship offered the news to the broadsheets
He is a known Sussex supporter. So if Camilla?s children are not there someone set Ship up.
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According to an ITV report from royals editor Chris Ship last month, Queen Camilla's children ? Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes ? and other members of her family were set to join the lunch for the first time this year
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Ward and Byroney?
Quote from: wannable on December 25, 2023, 09:00:04 PM
It was a broadsheet The Times and The Telegraph that first said it Tom and Laura story.
Copyright purchase by the tabloids
ALL the British media make things up about family members of the RF. It?s virtually expected! And as for Fergie I have nothing against the woman but apparently cash for access which the Yorks indulged in more than once in their greed is now quite OK with King Charles.
As I said in my previous comment, if it's true that Tom/Laura are not there, Chris Ship has been set up, gave exclusives to People Mag, The Times (Ward) and The Telegraph (via Byrony, but not Tominey).
The RR's usually have back up system. The 3 herein mentioned are - I call it Omid territory. Check their social media and pen(it)ship - they do not care a bit if they are sending mis and disinformation' in broad daylight no matter what and thousands of comments under whatever they write with receipts to whatever they are saying. The 3 have their peak days of bombarding stuff that is really cray.
I don't know what to think about this at the moment, I guess tomorrow or the day after tomorrow we will know.
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It may be a set up cause the next info given to them is the Waleses are going to the beach, which didn't pick up. I think by the time this info was given, they noticed something, truth, untruth, a set up.
Let's see, I really do not agree that these three should 'at this point' yet be Omidified. IOW, if the comms team of Montecito called me to inform, I wouldn't know IF I would do it or not, clearly the 3 are doing it. I don't blame them initially, to have the other side of contact. I really do not see any problem with the specific of Camilla's children is my point. There's a big difference with this type of info and 'hurtful' info which they are accepting too.
They are all wearing the Highgrove Heritage Prince of Wales Scarf
Source: Remoulade Sauce, X
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCOAm1BWQAABsxz?format=jpg&name=small)
King Charles?s Christmas speech 2023
Moment helpful cousins Princess Charlotte and Mia Tindall take flowers from Kate Middleton while Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson joke with crowds (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12899723/Princess-Charlottes-Mia-Tindall-flowers-Kate-Middleton-Prince-Andrew-Sarah-Ferguson-Sandringham-church-service.html)
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The royal arrivals at the Christmas Day Service at Sandingham
watch Prince William & Princess Catherine Join Royal Family for Christmas Day Service at Sandringham - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4f5d7BXjcY)
Happy to see cancer charities rallying for Sarah and the BRF mainly the King to include her in the family festivities
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on December 25, 2023, 06:57:39 PM
That was IMO one if the sweetest photos from yesterday.
Love the interaction between the Wales and Tindalls. There's a lovely picture of Mike with his arm around Prince George
Did Arthur Chatto attend the Christmas Day Church Service at Sandringham?
The King?s immediate family and extended family. Unified. Supportive. The King having Sarah, mother of his nieces, attend was right. It was church. It was Christmas. It has been 30 years ago now. Church and lunch after.
I thought Camilla, The QC would have her children. I be next year. Not this year?too much now.
I assume her children was at lunch in private there a Sandrigham.
There was no sign of Camilla?s children and their families. Not in cars entering and leaving the estate, not at the very early church service accompanying Charles and Camilla.
They were obviously all at home for Xmas where they are every year and Camilla visits them immediately after Xmas.
There was one news report saying that Camilla?s children would be staying at Sandringham for the Christmas long weekend and it was quite obviously a false report as so many media reports about the royals and the external family are.
Lady C said yesterday they are at Sandringham
Quote from: wannable on December 27, 2023, 12:32:23 PM
Lady C said yesterday they are at Sandringham
And she knows absolutely everything about th3 royals of course. Except she doesn?t!
King Charles tops the festive television ratings on both Christmas Day AND Boxing Day 📺
King of Christmas TV
Rebecca English
Both the Coronation documentary and the King?s speech
The Coronation documentary is excellent! There is wonderful behind the scenes footage from the preparation leading up to May 6, 2023.
Another youtuber with the BBC Coronation documentary
Charles III: The Coronation Year (2023) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8taq5UFPlxc)
Mrs. Philibet the youtuber has a collection of videos about the BRF.
I watched this one last night, it's also a BBC about Sandringham. Highly recommended.
Countryfile: Royal Special - Sandringham (2018) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNffC9nJx8)
Well, the King?s Xmas speech certainly didn?t beat the rest of the TV offerings here in Aus. And as for the BBC documentary, those that wanted to watch would have streamed it in some fashion, and those that didn?t, the vast majority of Australians, didnt bother.
Nobody of my acquaintance even mentioned either of these programmes in passing over the last couple of days, and I?ve been to several post Xmas get-togethers. It?s now Dec 29th here.
Quote from: wannable on December 28, 2023, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: wannable on December 28, 2023, 01:20:32 PM
Another youtuber with the BBC Coronation documentary
Charles III: The Coronation Year (2023) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8taq5UFPlxc)
Mrs. Philibet the youtuber has a collection of videos about the BRF.
I watched this one last night, it's also a BBC about Sandringham. Highly recommended.
Countryfile: Royal Special - Sandringham (2018) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNffC9nJx8)
Another youtuber with the BBC Coronation
documentary
Charles III: The Coronation Year (2023) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3Ev=8taq5UFPlxc)
I am so glad that these videos are available online because I do enjoy them.
Mrs. Philibet the youtuber has a collection of
videos about the BRF.
I watched this one last night, it's also a BBC about Sandringham. Highly recommended.
Countryfile: Royal Special - Sandringham (2018) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHNffC9nJx8)
I am so happy that these are available online.
According to Australia's website media spy the 25th December 2023 the top 20 programs
1. Seven News - HMKCIII Christmas message
2. Nine News - HMKCIII Christmas message
3. Seven News - National/international/HMKCIII
4. Nine News - National/international/HMKCIII
5. A current affair Nine network
6. ABC news summer eve
7. HMKCIII Christmas message ABC TV
Quote from: wannable on December 29, 2023, 03:43:42 PM
According to Australia's website media spy the 25th December 2023 the top 20 programs
1. Seven News - HMKCIII Christmas message
2. Nine News - HMKCIII Christmas message
3. Seven News - National/international/HMKCIII
4. Nine News - National/international/HMKCIII
5. A current affair Nine network
6. ABC news summer eve
7. HMKCIII Christmas message ABC TV
Most people here turn on to Channels 9 +7 at 6pm to see the whole news not just a Xmas message from anybody. How would anybody know when the King?s message was on during the hour of news. It didn?t lead the news on the most watched news service, 9, because we watched it. And A Current Affair and ABC news didn?t feature it tops either. And it wasn?t discussed at all among the 120 people I was mingling with on a social occasion on Boxing Day.
You can fantasise that all Aussies are dyed in the wool monarchists all you want. I live here and I know different.
And even in the UK the speech gained less viewers than in 2022. Charles drew (according to the article below) similar figures to ?Come Dancing? the popular contest.
King's speech tops Christmas TV ratings but draws less viewers than last year (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/12/26/kings-speech-tops-christmas-tv-ratings-draws-less-viewers/#:~:text=The%20King's%20speech%20topped%20Christmas),%E2%80%9D%2C%20according%20to%20overnight%20ratings.
Here is Media Spy (it?s a non ratings period here until late Jan so these aren?t official figures).
Funny how the figures printed here are just for the news on Channels 9 +7 (which generally win anyway whatever the time of year) and don?t mention the King?s speech at all. The figures you posted obviously were your own additions/assertions about Charles?s speech having this huge impact! This isn?t 1937 and people clustering round the radio to listen to King George V, lol! .
The only figures on there that directly mention the King?s Speech are for the national broadcaster, the ABC.
And note the figures that tuned in for that in comparison to the top five programmes within Aus. Less than half in all the capital cities.
Monday 25 December 2023 - Television Ratings - Media Spy (https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/monday-25-december-2023/23639)
Every Australian media rating has it
I just used media spy because they are thorough
Quote from: wannable on December 29, 2023, 10:57:02 PM
Every Australian media rating has it
I just used media spy because they are thorough
Channel 9 and Channel 7 win their ratings slots practically every day of the year because Aussies want to watch the news for the day. They certainly didn?t switch on the TV because they wanted to watch Charles drone on.
As far as I remember (and it?s vague) his speech was about twenty minutes in and we were talking anyway about other things so I couldn?t tell you what he said.
Another poster on the big royal forum, who collects data for that forum said that he was ?as full of platitudes as the late Queen?. And she?s sort of a monarchist though not as far as Charles is concerned apparently. And she didn?t bother to watch the Coronation.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCrTj1mW0AAXTzl?format=jpg&name=small
The Gloucester's family are spending the happy new year with the King and Queen.
Picture is at church today.