King Charles’ seriously strict Sandringham timetable – and ‘unspoken rule’ at Christmas

“They change for a formal lunch, served by royal staff in the dining room. Afterwards, most go on an afternoon walk – one of the few moments when the schedule loosens up. But even then, they are on a timer. By 5pm, everyone must be back for afternoon tea.”

Christmas Day
On Christmas morning, royal fans start queuing at dawn so they can catch a glimpse of the family on their way to and from St Mary Magdalene Church.
“What many do not realise is that the King and his family will have been to church once already that morning for a private service, away from the cameras and onlookers,” Robert reveals.

Christmas lunch is traditional, with all the trimmings, and the royal dining table is laid out with luxury crackers, made by the royal warrant holder Tom Smith.
“Everyone, even the King, wears paper hats from inside the crackers,” Robert says.