Christmas at Sandringham

For 35 years, the itinerary remained unchanged. Queen Elizabeth II gathered her family at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England, to celebrate together over a few days of hunting, eating, and elaborate outfit changes.

“Since last year was the first Christmas since her death,” says a source, “King Charles largely kept everything the same.”

This year, however, he’s ready to start a few of his own traditions. “Charles will always honor his mother on the holiday, but now that he’s head of the family, he’s keen to make some changes,” says the source. That means expanding the guest list and relaxing the more formal rituals. “He’s trying to modernize the monarchy, and it starts at home. Christmas at Sandringham will be different this year.”

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