How the royal family will spend their first Christmas without the Queen
A royal insider has revealed how King Charles and his family will spend their first Christmas without the Queen.
This festive season will be the first for the family since the death of Queen Elizabeth in September.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that King Charles III will continue the tradition of hosting Christmas at Sandringham, the Queen’s Norfolk estate, with his wife, Queen Consort Camilla.
Sandringham is also the location of Prince William and Princess Catherine’s second home, Anmer Hall.
Royal expert Emily Nash told HELLO! magazine that some traditions will remain the same for the royals, but other things will feel very different without the Queen's presence.
“This is going to be a very poignant Christmas for the King and his family, as their first without the late Queen in their midst,” Nash said.
“But it’s also a chance for them to all come together and share their memories and continue family traditions in the place she loved so much.”
December is set to be a historic month for King Charles, who will record his first Christmas message for the public as the reigning monarch, to be broadcast on December 15th.
“I’m sure he will reflect on his mother’s remarkable reign and the outpouring of love and support for him following her sad death,” Nash said.
“I think the royal family will want to honour all the traditions they associate with Christmas at Sandringham - exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve and walking to St Mary Magdalene for the Christmas Day service, but there’s no doubt it will be an emotional time for them without their matriarch.”
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