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Royal children's strict Christmas dinner rule revealed
Prince William and Princess Kate's children follow a long-standing royal tradition at Sandringham, dining separately from adults. Discover the Victorian-era rule and festive details.
UK Swimmers Brave Cold for Christmas Day Dip Traditions
From London's Serpentine to Birmingham's parks, hardy swimmers kept up Christmas traditions. Meanwhile, crowds gathered in Sandringham hoping to see the royal family. See the festive scenes.
Royal Christmas Lunch: Why Prince Louis Dines Separately
Mike Tindall explains the royal tradition of separate children's tables at Christmas. Discover the Sandringham seating plans and why young royals like Prince Louis eat in the nursery.
Royal Christmas Tradition Broken by George and Charlotte
The Princess of Wales let slip that Prince George and Princess Charlotte opened presents on Christmas Day, breaking a long-standing royal custom. Discover the festive secrets of Sandringham.
Royal Family's Unusual Christmas Traditions Revealed
Discover the quirky festive customs of the British Royal Family, from pre-dinner weigh-ins to German-inspired gift exchanges and Christmas Eve football matches.
How to attend the Royal Family's Christmas church service
Discover how you can see the Royal Family at the traditional Sandringham Christmas Day church service, learn who's attending, and get essential visitor tips. Plan your festive royal glimpse now.
Natasha Hamilton's Christmas Traditions Revealed
Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton shares her family's heartwarming Christmas rituals and her special role in bringing festive spirit back to Liscard. Discover her 'anchor of the season'.
King Charles' Strict Christmas Rules at Sandringham
King Charles enforces a precise schedule for the Royal Family's Christmas at Sandringham, from antique weigh-ins to mandatory tea time. Discover the festive traditions and notable absences this year.
12 Unusual Christmas Traditions Around the World
Discover the world's weirdest festive customs, from Germany's Krampus to Japan's KFC Christmas. A global tour of unique holiday celebrations.
Royal Christmas Secrets: Mishaps, Ghosts & Bans
As King Charles prepares his Christmas broadcast, we reveal the monarch's festive history: George V's chair collapse, Cromwell's ban, and royal ghost stories. Discover more.
William's 'Awful' Binoculars Gift to Kate Left Her Baffled
Prince William once bought Kate a bizarre gift of binoculars early in their romance. The Princess of Wales was left stumped by the present, which William admits 'didn't go well'. Discover more about royal gift-giving traditions.
William to end Sandringham's hierarchical gift tradition
The Prince of Wales will abolish the formal 'joke' present ritual at Sandringham, favouring a more relaxed, Middleton-style Christmas when he becomes monarch. Discover the changes ahead.
King Charles's Christmas 'olive branch' to Prince Harry
Insiders reveal why a festive reunion at Sandringham is unlikely for the Sussexes, as the Royal Family prepares for a poignant Christmas amid health battles and ongoing rifts. Discover the exclusive details.
Meghan Markle's Christmas Netflix special shocks fans
Meghan Markle's festive Netflix show dropped today, revealing Prince Harry's food hates, Lilibet's growth, and intimate family traditions. Discover the key moments here.
Katherine Ryan on Christmas with her newborn baby
Comedian Katherine Ryan reveals her 'exhausting' festive plans for a family Christmas in London with her four children, including her six-week-old baby. Discover her unique traditions.
Royals' Christmas OK! Collector's Edition Out Now
Discover the British Royal Family's festive traditions in the 2025 OK! Christmas Collector's Edition. Get your copy for £9.99 at newsagents or online now.
Royal Chefs Reveal Queen's Christmas Pudding Recipe
Discover the Royal Family's festive food traditions and get the recipe for Queen Elizabeth II's favourite Christmas pudding, just in time for Stir-up Sunday.
From Baking Criticism to Family Legacy Discovery
When her aunt questioned why she didn't bake like her mother, Ying Reinhardt's journey revealed baking as a language of love and connection across generations.
Harry and Meghan kiss in Netflix Christmas special
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex share an intimate kitchen kiss in a new trailer for Meghan's Netflix holiday special, offering a glimpse into their Montecito home.
Sheep flock through Nuremberg to winter pastures
Hundreds of sheep herded through Nuremberg city centre in a popular annual spectacle. Discover how this tradition aids urban biodiversity and grass management.
Stacey Solomon's Under-£7 DIY Christmas Crackers
Stacey Solomon shares her genius under-£7 hack for personalised Christmas crackers. Get inspired to create your own festive family tradition this year!
Readers Share Their Favourite Photo Booth Moments
Discover the heartwarming and hilarious photo booth stories from Guardian readers across the UK. Share your own memorable moment today!
English football bans global event tributes at matches
Major shift in football tradition as English clubs agree to stop holding minute's silences and armband tributes for international events unrelated to the sport.
Trump removes Oval Office sign in power move
Donald Trump's decision to remove the traditional Oval Office sign has ignited fierce debate about executive authority and constitutional norms in his new administration.
Trump's Oval Office Sign Mysteriously Vanishes
The mysterious disappearance of Donald Trump's controversial Oval Office sign has sparked speculation and debate about presidential traditions and political symbolism in the White House.
Political Bonfire Night: Starmer & Trump Effigies Burn
Traditional Guy Fawkes Night celebrations across Britain saw a contemporary twist as revellers targeted political figures including Keir Starmer and Donald Trump in fiery displays of protest and satire.
Wedding crashers confess: We do it for the cake
A viral revelation exposes the shocking reality of professional wedding crashers who infiltrate celebrations purely for the dessert, sparking nationwide debate about wedding security and social boundaries.
Riga: Europe's First Christmas Tree & Winter Art Magic
Explore how Latvia's enchanting capital Riga dazzles visitors with Europe's first documented Christmas tree and a spectacular open-air art exhibition that transforms the city into a winter wonderland.
Swiss yodelling wins UNESCO cultural heritage status
The ancient art of Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, preserving Alpine traditions for future generations.
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