What do the Royal Family eat on Christmas Day, do they have turkey and what time do they eat?
EVERY family has their Christmas dining traditions when December 25 rolls in, and the Royal Family is no different.
But what do they tuck into on the big day? And do they indulge in cheesy Christmas movies and open stockings in pjs?
What do the Royal Family eat on Christmas Day?
Darren McGrady, the former chef to Queen Elizabeth II, and Princes William and Harry, revealed exactly how the elite family dines at Christmas.
The main lunch includes a "salad with shrimp or lobster, and a roasted turkey, and all of your traditional side dishes like parsnips, carrots, Brussels sprouts and Christmas pudding with brandy butter for dessert.”
As in many households around the UK, the menu for Christmas day doesn’t change and is the same year after year.
Unlike in the US, appetisers and canapés are avoided and only reserved for New Year’s Eve, but the “chocolate-loving” Queen will indulge in a dark chocolate treat over Christmas.
The Queen heads up early on December 19 or 20 and the family join her on Christmas Eve.
While they often go to Sandringham, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could also opt to join Kate's family at their lavish Berkshire mansion.
What is the Christmas routine at Sandringham?
Presents are placed ready for family members on trestle tables at the lavish abode.
Darren revealed: “The Royals are of German descent so they weave in German traditions to their celebrations.
“After afternoon tea, they open gifts on Christmas Eve, as is the German tradition.
"Christmas morning, the family eats a hardy breakfast before heading off to church.
“After church, that's when they have a big lunch”.
After everyone has finished tucking into their food, the Royal Family gathers to watch the Queen’s Christmas speech.
Following this they have time to relax before meeting together later on for afternoon tea and Christmas fruitcake.
In the evening they will enjoy a lavish buffet lunch, with 16-20 different items spread out for them to choose from and chefs on hand to carve the meat.
How is Sandringham decorated?
Although Buckingham Palace is usually lavishly decorated, Sandringham, a private residence, has more basic decorations.
These include a Christmas tree and a large, 30-year-old silver artificial tree in the dining room.
This year Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aren't spending Christmas at Sandringham with the Royal Family.
Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell has claimed the Queen "will be upset" at the news.