Earlier this year it was announced the new King Charles would host the royal Christmas at Sandringham in Norfolk, following in the footsteps of the late Queen who spent Christmas there every year. While the Royal Family tend to make public appearances on Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a private affair for members of the Firm to spend time together.
How do the royals spend Boxing Day?
Boxing Day for the Royal Family begins with a scrumptious breakfast of kedgeree, a traditional fish and rice dish made with curry powder, it has been reported.
For those who wish to take part, there is also the annual Boxing Day pheasant shoot, a controversial blood sport which has been criticised by animal rights campaigners.
A reported Sandringham insider told the Daily Mail in 2018: “The men went out as usual for the shoot after a hearty breakfast.
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At a pheasant shoot one of the Queen’s dogs brought her an injured bird which prompted her to kill it, the BBC reported at the time.
Away from the annual Boxing Day shoot, royals also have the option to spend time in the great outdoors and enjoy the views on a walk around the sprawling grounds that surround Sandringham House.
Horse riding is also thought to be a popular Boxing Day pastime for the Royal Family.
The Queen famously adored horse riding and she passed on her love of the pursuit to many of her relatives including Princess Anne, Zara Tindall and Lady Louise Windsor.
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After the service, it is back home to Sandringham for a Christmas feast of roast turkey with all the trimmings.
They then enjoy an afternoon tea later in the day complete with Christmas-themed cakes and pastries.
Like many families, the Royal Family saw their Christmas plans scuppered in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.
The Queen spent what would be her last Christmas at her Windsor Castle home, where she was joined by her elder son Charles and his wife Camilla, the new Queen Consort.
