While the time is for relaxing and appreciating family, Christmas for the Royal Family is also very jam-packed according to a royal expert, who says a festive schedule is handed out to family members on arrival. In the schedule, guests have detailed instructions on when to wake up, gather for drinks, eat meals and go to bed.

Former palace chef Darren McGrady elaborated on the contents of the meal to the Sun, revealing the royals usually eat "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.”

Prince Harry and Meghan have released their 2024 Christmas card, which features a rare image of their children Archie and Lilibet, and the couple's pets

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared their Christmas card earlier this week, with a body language expert saying the image speaks volumes about the gulf between the Cambridges and the Sussexes