'It was the same meal every year.'
Last modified on Dec 26, 2021 11:21 GMT Megan Bull Christmas will be a very different affair for the royal family this year. Not only is the Queen marking her first festive period without her husband, the late Prince Philip, but she will also be having a more low-key celebration at Windsor Castle alongside Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla and a few close family members.
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