Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Traditions: From Frugal Gifts to Luxury Crackers

As the festive season approaches, the British royal family prepares to celebrate Christmas in their own unique way.

While the royals may have a reputation for extravagance, it seems they prefer to keep things simple when it comes to gift-giving.

In fact, they tend to shop frugally at county fairs and market stalls, opting for sentimental or humorous gifts rather than lavish ones.

One year, Princess Anne reportedly gave her brother and future king, Prince Charles, a doormat on Christmas Day.

Kate Middleton, on her first Christmas with the family, gifted the Queen with photographs she had taken herself and framed.

However, Prince Harry, known for his cheeky sense of humor, allegedly offered Her Royal Highness a bath head emblazoned with the slogan “Ain't Life a Bitch” on the auspicious day.

With Harry now married to Meghan Markle and likely to be on his best behavior, it's unlikely he'll offer such a cheeky gift this year.

Insiders reveal that despite their high status, the royal Christmas dinner is beset by all the same quirks any family may have on the big day, especially when it comes to Christmas crackers.

According to news.co.uk, the Queen is a fan of finding a penny whistle in her cracker and reportedly wears her paper party crown every year.

The royals will enjoy top-of-the-range treats as they pull the Queen's favorite luxury crackers from Tom Smith this Christmas Day.

A royal source reveals, “It's always a classic design, nothing too modern or over-the-top, and she loves tartan.

They always feature the royal arms but differ slightly in design every year, and it's a closely guarded secret.”

The Queen also enjoys hearing a good joke or riddle pulled from the crackers.