Most people probably assume that members of the Royal Family spend Christmas in decadent surroundings, sitting on plush furniture, and eating expensive meals. However, one royal expert has suggested that some aspects of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where the royals traditionally spend the holiday season, are a little antiquated.

The appearance of a non-royal at the Royal Family's annual Sandringham Christmas walkabout have sparked rumours that another wedding could be on the cards within the Firm

The royal family traditionally gathers at Sandringham each year to celebrate Christmas – but it may not be as luxurious as you think. Members of the 'Firm' join King Charles at his Norfolk estate, a tradition upheld from the time of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly spent Christmas at their California home, absent from royal celebrations at Sandringham.

King Charles and Queen Camilla, who have made Christmas morning mass at Sandringham Church an annual tradition, were joined by Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Express Royal Reporter Pandora Forsyth broke down the Royal Family’s Sandringham Christmas walk, calling the festivities “particularly popular” for 2024.