Queen refused to take down Christmas decorations before February for heartbreaking reason
ok.co.ukThe late Queen used to keep her Christmas decorations up until February, unlike the rest of us who pack away our festive decor in early January.The Queen would spend her Christmas holidays at Sandringham and stay there until early February to mark the anniversary of her father George VI's death, who passed away in his sleep on February 6.The festive decorations at the estate would remain up until the Queen left, often a few days after the anniversary.
It's still unknown if King Charles, who has celebrated two Christmases as monarch, follows this tradition. Interestingly, one of Charles' centrepiece decorations at Buckingham Palace was removed even before Christmas ended.
He delivered his second-ever Christmas broadcast from a room decorated with a living Christmas tree. For the first time, a living tree was used as part of the backdrop for Charles' annual festive address to the nation and Commonwealth.The tree, adorned with natural and sustainable decorations, was replanted after the broadcast on Christmas Day.
Earlier this year it was suggested that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's hope for 'redemption' in 2024 was 'ruined' following their decision to not join the Royal Family for Christmas, and stay in California instead.
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