Inside royal children's Christmas lunch - where they eat separately from adults

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The royals are set to officially commence their traditional Christmas festivities today with a special event. Prior to their journey to Sandringham for the main celebration next week, the Firm also partakes in a grand Christmas lunch and gathering in the lead-up to December 25.They typically convene in the week preceding Christmas, with an impressive 70 guests usually invited to the party.

For the last two years, King Charles has hosted the event at Windsor Castle, but it is anticipated to return to Buckingham Palace today, where the late Queen frequently held the lunch.The occasion is private, so no photos are released from within, however Mike Tindall, who is wedded to the King's niece Zara Tindall, once previously spilled the beans on the event.

Despite children such as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis being invited to the event, he disclosed that they don't even sit with the other royals - instead, they have their own room with the other royal children, where they relish their Christmas meal.In 2019, ex-rugby player Mike discussed the celebrations on his rugby podcast, revealing a few thrilling details.

His co-stars James Haskell and Alex Payne queried which of the seven tables he was seated at, reports the Mirror. They quizzed: "Do you find yourself upgrading every year and getting closer to the main table or are you off out the back?