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What does the royal family eat at Christmas?

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From seven fishes and honey-glazed hams to vegetarian platters and mouth-watering roasts, holiday meals can vary depending on the household. When it comes to the British royal family, they’ve been known to keep their Christmas meals consistent and always abide by long-standing traditions - with a selection of meat and classic side dishes.

According to , King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s former Norfolk estate, for the second year since her passing in September 2022. Last year was especially significant, as the royal couple were leading the holiday traditions for the first time. What’s more, the family hadn’t gathered all together to revel in their time-honoured habits since before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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