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Windsor Castle has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland.

The royal residence – where Queen Elizabeth spent the last years of her life and where Kate Middleton and Prince William often hold meetings because their family home is nearby – is decked out in holiday attire.

The Royal Collection Trust shared new photos and videos on Thursday of lavishly decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands at St. George’s Hall, where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had their royal wedding and memorably introduced their son, Prince Archie, now 4, to the world.

This year’s holiday decorations include the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla, which took place in May.

Windsor Castle Christmas Displays 2023.

Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023

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The centerpiece of the festive display is a 20-foot-tall Nordmann Fir tree in St. George’s Hall, which grows nearby in Windsor Great Park. This year, the top featured a specially commissioned Star of the Garter to commemorate the 675th anniversary of the Order of the Garter, Britain’s oldest order of chivalry.

Another Christmas tree topped with a garter will be in the Crimson Drawing Room, one of the most elaborate rooms in the Castle. Part of the semi-state rooms that were created as private suites for King George IV, these rooms on the east side of the residence are still used by members of the royal family for official entertaining.

Christmas trees are believed to have been sourced from the park for Windsor Castle since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 – 1901).

Windsor Castle Christmas Displays 2023.

Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023

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The 160-foot-long dining table at Waterloo Hall is decorated with china from the Garter Service, held at Windsor Castle every June, and garlands on the Grand Staircase will greet visitors in the State Apartments.

The decorations continue outside, where wreaths and leaves cover the castle’s gates and light poles.

The magic of Christmas at Windsor Castle will be on display until January 1st. On selected dates in December, local school and community choirs will perform carols under the Christmas tree in St. George’s Hall.

Windsor Castle Christmas Displays 2023.

Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023

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Christmas is a special time of year for members of the royal family. Along with their annual walk to church on Christmas Day (followed by lunch at Sandringham House and watching a broadcast of King Charles’ Christmas speech), they have another event to look forward to: Princess Kate’s third annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey on December 8. .

This year’s event is linked to the Princess of Wales’ Shaping Us campaign and organized to “thank all those who work to support babies, young children and families in our communities across the UK and celebrate the golden opportunities that the birth of a new baby brings”, the palace said. .

Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Princess Kate were married in 2011, will shine with performances from its renowned choir and musical guests Adam Lambert, Beverley Knight, Jacob Collier, Frey Ridings and James Bay.

Windsor Castle Christmas Displays 2023.

Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023

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