A palace full of Christmas trees

Christmas decorations also play an important role in royal celebrations. Each year, multiple Christmas trees are installed throughout royal residences, including Marble Hall at Buckingham Palace.

The tradition was popularised by Queen Victoria and has endured ever since. The monarch also donates Christmas trees to several major churches, including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, St Giles’ Cathedral, and the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh.

In addition, local churches and schools around Sandringham continue to receive Christmas trees—a custom started by Queen Elizabeth II and now carried on by King Charles.