Royal Family’s Christmas Celebration at Sandringham: Gifts, Decorations, and Traditions

Christmas is just around the corner, and the royal family is preparing to celebrate the day in their traditional manner.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, will be heading to Sandringham in Norfolk for the festivities.

They will be staying at Anmer Hall, allowing them to spend this special day with King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the rest of the royals.

One well-known tradition of the royal family is the exchange of fun gifts on Christmas Eve.

However, after such a busy and successful year, William and Catherine might treat their children to something extra special.

Grant Harold, the royal family's butler, believes that Catherine and William exchange nice gifts on Christmas Day, and their children receive traditional presents from Santa under the tree.

“I think that's probably when you will find that's when the serious presents will be given to each other.

But we never really know unless they tell us,” he said.

Speculating on what the royal couple might gift their children this year, Harold suggests that William and Catherine are keen to keep their children grounded and avoid spoiling them too much.

However, he acknowledges that it can be hard for any parent to resist the temptation if the means are available.

So, it is expected that there will be some exciting boys' toys for George and Louis, and something girly for Charlotte.

The gifts will likely be chosen to encourage outdoor play rather than keeping the children glued to screens.

On Christmas Day, the long table will be set with a white cloth, white name cards, and an abundance of presents in front of each name.

Then, it's a free-for-all as everyone eagerly tears open their gifts.

The presents are usually chosen to amuse rather than impress, ranging from singing fish to whoopee cushions – the dafter, the better.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have also shared a glimpse of their Christmas decorations, which are nothing short of regal.

Being one of the most famous and glamorous couples in the world, it's no surprise that their decorating ideas are classically elegant.

They have opted for a timeless color palette of green, red, and gold, along with traditional favorites like an understated Christmas garland.

In a photo shared on their Instagram account, Catherine is seen wearing a red sequin gown that perfectly complements the room's color scheme.

A beautiful and moderately sized tree stands on a table behind her, accompanied by a sideboard adorned with a natural-looking garland.

If you're looking for tips on how to decorate a Christmas tree, you can learn a lot from the Prince and Princess.

Their tree features gold and red bows and ornaments that exude a timeless and traditional charm against the lush green foliage.

Two elegantly wrapped presents in gold and red sit beneath the tree, near a shelving unit displaying color-coordinated books.

Matching the Christmas tree decor to the room's color scheme is currently on-trend, and the royal residence exemplifies this approach.

Actress Reese Witherspoon has also embraced this trend but with a more eclectic rainbow color scheme.

If you're seeking inspiration for an understated Christmas garland, look no further than the royal mantelpiece.

The garland incorporates pine cones and delicate string lights, creating a statement above the fireplace without overwhelming the space.

Red pampas grass and eucalyptus add a touch of contemporary style in a large glass vase placed atop another present.

This combination showcases that timeless decorating can still incorporate modern design trends.

The Princess shared these images to promote the upcoming second annual Christmas Carol concert sponsored by the Royal Foundation.

For UK readers, the show will air on Christmas Eve.