King Charles has offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at his private Highgrove Estate as Christmas decorations are put up ahead of the festive season.
The monarch is known to spend much of his downtime at the Gloucestershire estate, where he is believed to feel most at home. While Highgrove House itself is closed to the public, other parts of the estate remain open, including sections of the gardens, the shop, and the cafe area.
Festive Displays at Highgrove
Christmas decorations have now been installed across the estate, with a dazzling Christmas tree taking centre stage. The tree has been decorated with lights, baubles, ornaments, and Christmas-themed additions.
A festive fireplace has also been prepared for the season, featuring a Christmas garland adorned with lights and baubles.
Royal-Themed Ornaments
Royal decorations have been placed on the tree, including crown ornaments, a teapot decoration, and a Union Jack decoration bearing the words “God Save the King”.
Two further decorations nod to the King’s fondness for chickens, which he keeps at Highgrove in a coop named Cluckingham Palace. The King tends to the chickens himself and maintains a large flock at the estate. The ornaments include one shaped like a chicken and another featuring the words “Cluckingham Palace”.
