5 d. ago Sarah Ferguson's reaction to Eugenie and Beatrice ditching her for Christmas revealed

Sarah and ex-husband Andrew were left out in the cold as the royal family gathered for Christmas at Sandringham - including their two daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie

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2 w. ago TThe royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

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2 w. ago The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

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2 w. ago Nicola Peltz 'takes another swipe' at the Beckham family amid ongoing feud after husband Brooklyn skipped close friend Holly Ramsay's wedding

The heiress, 30, posted a stylish selfie with the caption 'Love being home' as she and her husband, 26, stayed in LA after skipping family friend Holly Ramsay's UK wedding.

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2 w. ago Brooklyn Beckham updates fans after missing Ramsay wedding and family Christmas

Brooklyn Beckham shared a picture of his dog dressed up as the Christmas character the Grinch after skipping Holly Ramsay's wedding - despite his full family attending

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2 w. ago Heartbreaking tragedy as little girl, two, dies after falling into pond during family gathering on Christmas Day

The toddler, named Isobel, is said to have wandered into her parents' garden in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, while the family were playing with their presents on December 25.

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3 w. ago Brooklyn Beckham is a Grinch as he shares photo from LA home after skipping close pal Holly Ramsay's wedding and his family Christmas

Brooklyn Beckham has suggested he is feeling Grinch-like as he shared a picture of his dog dressed up as the character after skipping Holly Ramsay's wedding.

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3 w. ago Budleigh Salterton swim survivor left bloodied after rescue from 6ft waves

Hundreds of people had gathered at local beaches on Christmas Day for annual festive swims when a group got into significant difficulty in the water amid 6ft waves and 65mph winds

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3 w. ago Royal family gather at Sandringham on Christmas Day – without disgraced Andrew

King Charles and Queen Camilla led royal family to St Mary Magdalene church for Christmas morning church service

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3 w. ago Kelly Osbourne's heartwarming nod to dad Ozzy on first Christmas without star

The Osbourne family suffered a major loss this year when rock icon Ozzy Osbourne died at the age of 76 in July. The family have gathered together for their first Christmas without the star.

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3 w. ago King Charles delivers his fourth Christmas message to the nation after service at Sandringham: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest from the Royal Family as they gather in Sandringham for Christmas.

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3 w. ago Prince William, Princess Kate, King Charles and Queen Camilla lead Beatrice and Eugenie and other royals for Christmas Day Sandringham church service

The Prince and Princess of Wales delighted royal well-wishers as they waved to the adoring crowds gathered outside Sandringham on Christmas Day.

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3 w. ago King Charles hosts Royal Family for Christmas in Sandringham while Andrew stays out in the cold: Live updates

LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest from the Royal Family as they gather in Sandringham for Christmas.

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3 w. ago Kate Middleton lets slip that George and Charlotte broke huge royal Christmas tradition

The countdown is on until the Royal Family's big Christmas gathering at Sandringham with the King - and there are a number of traditions they will follow over the festive period

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3 w. ago Brit 00s singer looks unrecognisable as she performs for the Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas carol service

STARS gathered for a Christmas carol service thrown by the Princess of Wales at Westminster Abbey - and fans were surprised by a singer who looked unrecognisable. Kate, 43, welcomed special guests to entertain for Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, which was broadcast on Christmas Eve. Closest Thing to Crazy singer Katie Melua showed off...

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3 w. ago How we eat and gather is central to who we are: the diaspora at Christmas

Our personal and shared communal traditions across food and drink play a dominant role in festive celebrations• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereFor us, what makes the Christmas period so special is how the nature of our celebrations and observances can be profoundly personal and widely shared at the same time. And nothing symbolises this better than the food and drink that fill our tables. In today’s newsletter we explore Christmas food traditions across the diaspora and how they represent our familial identities and wider communal histories.There isn’t a single route to crafting a Nigerian Christmas table. Traditions vary from family to family, but there are a few staples that you will find at any large, celebratory gathering, regardless of the time of year: mountains of plantain; coleslaw smothered in salad cream or mayonnaise; an array of starters (spring rolls, chicken wings, savoury donut-style puff puff balls, samosas) endearingly known collectivel...

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3 w. ago King Charles 'will be sad' over Princess Beatrice's Christmas decision, ex

Princess Beatrice has chosen to skip Christmas at Sandringham with the Royal Family to go skiing abroad with her husband and children instead, breaking an 'unwritten rule'

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3 w. ago Clever 'invisible guest' theory could totally change how you act at Christmas parties

A viral theory is helping people with social anxiety feel more relaxed at Christmas parties and social gatherings, with the 'invisible guest' mindset now being adopted in workplaces too

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3 w. ago Rocket strikes, prayer and nightly calls from the Pope: Inside Gaza’s only Catholic church at Christmas

As Catholics in Gaza gather for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero tells Bryony Gooch how they have maintained faith in the face of widespread devastation

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3 w. ago Six early warning signs of dementia that may show up at Christmas gatherings

A dementia expert has identified six behavioural changes to watch for during festive celebrations with family as Christmas gatherings could make dementia symptoms appear more prominent

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