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They all adhere to long-standing traditions during their Christmas celebrations, and instead of slouching on the sofa to watch Christmas movies, they play family games.
The British royal family maintains unique and long-standing Christmas traditions
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Nevertheless, the late Queen was once forced to step in and limit any family arguments during her tenure, consequently banning Monopoly altogether, The Mirror reported on Wednesday (December 25).
The controversial Prince Andrew, who was long understood to be the late Queen’s favorite child, emphasized this ban during a 2008 engagement when he visited Leeds Building Society’s HQ.
At the time, the disgraced prince was reportedly offered the game as a token of his trip. However, he replied: “We are not allowed to play Monopoly at home” and declined to accept it.
Additionally, younger royal family members are reportedly forbidden to join adults for their Christmas meal.
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According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, there is a “Victorian” approach to the children’s meals.
He told Hello Magazine in December 2023: “The children always ate in the nursery until they were old enough to conduct themselves properly at the dining table.”
Darren added: “For the Queen, there was never a case of putting a high chair at the table.”
They celebrate the festive season at their Sandringham estate in Norfolk, UK
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Going to bed before King Charles is another reportedly prohibited act on Christmas with the royals.
