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A Royal Christmas

Christmas in the Royal Collection

Festive activities

As well as winter sports, the Royal Family have traditionally indulged in other activities over Christmas, from attending the theatre to starring in their own pantomimes.

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Skating at Frogmore

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Prince Albert driving the Queen and Princess Royal in their Sledge, at Brighton.

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Group photograph of the Wales family skating at Sandringham

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, 4th daughter of Queen Victoria (1848-1939)

Dick Whittington resting by a milestone on the road to London

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

St. George at the feet of Princess Sabra

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The Duchess of York, with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret of York, attending the Royal Albert Hall

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Tunic and embroidered trousers

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