Nichola Murphy

Christmas is a time for families to come together, and the royal family is no exception. Following on from his late mother Queen Elizabeth II's tradition of spending the holidays at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, King Charles was joined by his wife Qu... See more

Sir Elton John has several reasons to celebrate this Christmas; not only did he mark the 20th anniversary of his civil ceremony with his husband David Furnish , but his song 'Step Into Christmas' has gone platinum in the US and the UK. To mark the latter,... See more

Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg , 44, has delivered his first Christmas address following the abdication of his father, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg , on 3 October 2025. Henri announced his plans to step down from the throne in his final address in D... See more

Princess Charlotte made a surprise appearance at her mother, the Princess of Wales ' 'Together at Christmas' carol concert , which aired on 24 December. While the 10-year-old was spotted arriving at the pre-recorded event on 5 December at Westminster Abbe... See more

With the festive season comes shop window displays draped in fairy lights that illuminate luxurious presents for friends and family, and parents helping their children post their wishlists to Santa and his elves. Determined not to overlook the real weight... See more