Baking at Christmas is a rite almost everywhere, even with the Queen and her heirs to the throne: in Buckingham Palace, four generations of British royals have prepared Christmas pudding for Christmas, at least that's how it was done.
In addition to Queen Elizabeth II (93) with a handbag, the photo event also included the suit-wearing heir to the throne Prince Charles (71), his son William (37) and again his six-year-old son George. William and George currently occupy second and third places in the line of succession.
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Royal food: the queen, the princes and the puddingChristmas pudding is a traditional British Christmas dish that includes dried fruit and nuts, among other things. As little George swings the spoon while preparing it, his great-grandmother proudly watches - with her handbag in her hand. Buckingham Palace released the weekend pictures taken in the palace's music room in London.
Royal Christmas in Sandringham - without Harry and Meghan
The Queen went to Sunday service this Sunday according to her festive routine. Meanwhile, it is not clear whether her husband Prince Philip will be released from the hospital in time for Christmas. As a precaution, he was brought there on Friday.
The 98-year-old was previously at the Queen's country home in Sandringham, where the British queen and her family typically spend Christmas.
This year, however, the Queen has to do without one of her grandchildren and his family: Prince Harry and his wife, Duchess Meghan prefer to celebrate this year in a small group with their son Archie. You have withdrawn to Canada for a six-week break.
The royals usually attend church service together at St. Mary Magdalene in Sandringham. But Harry's older brother William and his wife Kate had already spent Christmas with Kate's parents instead of in Sandringham.