Queen Keeps Her Christmas Decorations Up Until February To Mark Sad Anniversary

While most of us take our Christmas decorations down early in the New Year - or even sooner if we're sick of the sight of them - the Queen will be keeping hers up until February for a very poignant reason.

The Queen and the wider royal family usually gather together to celebrate Christmas Day at Sandringham.

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However, this year, it might not be possible due to coronavirus restrictions.

Whether she gets to celebrate with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, or has a more subdued Christmas - it's certain that Sandringham estate will be looking absolutely stunning all done up for the festive period.

And, while its considered bad luck for the tree to be up past the 6 January - the Queen doesn't take any notice of this tradition with her own decorations staying up until February.

This is because the Queen likes to stay at Sandringham until February as its where she likes to be to mark the anniversary of her father's death - 6 February.

The tree and other decorations stay up until she and Philp have left, which is usually a few days after the anniversary.

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In case you were wondering what the royals tuck into on Christmas Day, you'll probably not be surprised to learn it's a traditional roast.

Former royal chef Darren McGrady told Hello!: "It was the same meal every year.

"They're actually boring when it comes to festivities! They didn't do hams or anything, just traditional turkeys.

"We did three turkeys for the Queen and her family in the royal dining room, one for the children's nursery and then more for the 100 or so staff, so everyone had a Christmas lunch."

I wonder if there's pigs in blankets?

To round off their roast, the Queen and her family also stick to tradition.

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McGrady added: "It was always the chocolate Yule log, which was a twist on the chocolate birthday cake, scones, mince pies, different types of sandwiches and the Christmas cake.

"We'd make one big Christmas cake for the Queen and the royal family and then another smaller one for the nursery for Prince William, Prince Harry, Zara, Peter, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. It was always fruit cake - royal icing, marzipan and the traditional fruit cake."

Sounds pretty good to me, Liz.

Topics: Christmas, UK, Royal Family

Claire Reid

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