Queen Elizabeth to Spend Christmas at Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth has decided to cancel her traditional Christmas plans at her Sandringham estate in eastern England for the second year in a row.

The monarch, 95, will instead celebrate the holiday at Windsor Castle, west of London, and be joined by members of the royal family.

Buckingham Palace said the queen’s choice “reflects a precautionary approach” as the COVID-19 omicron variant continues to spread across the UK.

Before the pandemic, every year members of the royal family would spend the holidays with the queen at the estate and open their presents on Christmas Eve. Then on Christmas Day, they attend church services at St. Mary’s Magdalene Church. Afterwards, they would head back to Sandringham for lunch and other festivities.

“The decision is a precautionary one as it is felt to put too many people’s Christmas arrangements at risk if it went ahead,” a source told Fox News. “While there is regret that it is cancelled, there is a belief it is the right thing to do for all concerned.”

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