Overview
- Norfolk Police have announced traffic control, entry searches and a road closure from the Norwich Gates to the Visitor Centre for Christmas Day visitors to Sandringham.
- Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to join the traditional church walk and greet well‑wishers, a custom that saw Louis juggling armfuls of presents in 2024.
- The royal gift policy permits flowers, food and other consumables, author‑presented non‑controversial books and items under £150 to be kept, while official gifts enter the Royal Collection or are redirected.
- Former royal chef Darren McGrady says royal children traditionally eat in the nursery with nannies until they are deemed ready for the formal dining table, reflecting long‑standing etiquette.
- The family’s Christmas Eve exchange follows the German tradition, with presents piled on trestle tables and novelty gifts opened in a lively free‑for‑all described in Prince Harry’s memoir.