The symbol of the monarchical Great Britain is the royal family with its centuries-old traditions and customs. One of them is celebrating Christmas in the family circle, at the Queen’s estate.
The palace pays great attention to nutrition, and the royal menu does not include pasta, potatoes, rice or garlic. Members of the royal family also avoid including shellfish and red meat in their food for fear of poisoning.
The Queen is unpretentious in the field of culinary delights. The breakfast menu is unchanged, it can include nuts, dried fruits, cornflakes. The royal family strictly observes the custom of going out to dinner in formal clothes. No one starts eating without the Queen. When she stops eating, everyone else must also finish eating.
The family strictly observes English tea ceremonies, sitting over a cup of tea in a cozy atmosphere is the Windsors’ favorite pastime. Ladies drink tea from only one side of the cup, avoiding leaving lipstick marks on the other sides.
Heirs to the throne never travel together for safety reasons. On long journeys, they take mourning clothes with them in case there is a funeral.