Why the royal family and King Charles give presents on Christmas Eve

King Charles follows Queen Elizabeth II's tradition of spending Christmas at Sandringham.

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Royals give gifts on Christmas Eve, unlike Brits. Why?

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The King's German background explains it. Germans give gifts on Christmas Eve. It's also Christmas tree decorating day.

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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized Heiligabend Bescherung (Christmas Eve gift exchange).

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte's tender kisses for Charles and Camilla

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Princess Kate's first public curtsy to Charles and Camilla

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The late Queen Elizabeth II used to arrive at her Norfolk home by train before Christmas.

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On Christmas Eve, immediate family members travel to Sandringham for afternoon tea before exchanging gifts.

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After that, the men wear black tie and the women wear evening gowns for dinner, with the best china.

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Why the royal family and King Charles give presents on Christmas Eve

17-12-2022

By Jawad Hussain

King Charles follows Queen Elizabeth II's tradition of spending Christmas at Sandringham.

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Royals give gifts on Christmas Eve, unlike Brits. Why?

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The King's German background explains it. Germans give gifts on Christmas Eve. It's also Christmas tree decorating day.

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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized Heiligabend Bescherung (Christmas Eve gift exchange).

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte's tender kisses for Charles and Camilla

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Princess Kate's first public curtsy to Charles and Camilla

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The late Queen Elizabeth II used to arrive at her Norfolk home by train before Christmas.

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On Christmas Eve, immediate family members travel to Sandringham for afternoon tea before exchanging gifts.

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After that, the men wear black tie and the women wear evening gowns for dinner, with the best china.

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