Christmas is a globally celebrated holiday, and the British royal family is no stranger to this tradition as it practices the Anglican religion. This year, King Charles III is leading the coronation ceremonies, following in the footsteps of the late Queen Elizabeth in previous years.
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How does the British royal family celebrate Christmas?
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On December 24, all members of the royal family gather at Sandringham House, an impressive 32 square kilometer country mansion where Christmas festivities are usually celebrated.
Due to the new reign of Charles III., the presence of almost the entire British royal family is expected, with the addition of Queen Camilla, all her children and grandchildren, and with the great absence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan Markle, with whom the king has been in the last two years strained relations.
During Christmas, cheap and inconspicuous gifts are exchanged in the summer house; a kind of “invisible friend” where a party of extravagant gifts is sought. They enjoy a quiet tea in the afternoon and later sit down at the table together to feast on a six-course banquet, as reported by Yahoo! Style.
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On the morning of December 25, the royals dress elegantly to walk together to the nearby St. Mary’s Church, where they attend the traditional Christmas mass. After the end of the Eucharist, King Charles III leads his family back to the magnificent palace and enjoy a meal that lasts approximately 50 minutes.
According to Vanidades, everyone gathers again at the table in the evening to enjoy a seven-course dinner with delicacies such as turkey, fine cheeses, ham, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes and other delicious dishes.
With this, the British royal family is keeping the Christmas tradition alive, sharing special moments on these significant dates and leaving behind all the spite of the past months.
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Source: Eluniverso
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