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King Charles' most-loved home undergoes magical Christmas transformation

Highgrove House resembles something out of a fairytale amid the festive season starting

Georgia Brown
Senior Lifestyle & Fashion Writer
November 25, 2024
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Christmas has officially arrived at King Charles and Queen Camilla's most personal and beloved royal residence, Highgrove House. 

As preparations for the festive season get underway, staff at Highgrove Gardens have been seen dressing a Christmas tree in the Ante Room as they prepare to welcome the public for Christmas celebrations in the Orchard Room, the estate's dedicated entertaining space. Take a look inside... 

Staff at Highgrove Gardens dress a Christmas tree in the Ante Room© Ben Birchall - PA Images
Staff at Highgrove Gardens dress a Christmas tree in the Ante Room

Looking like a winter wonderland, cosy tartan blankets and wicker baskets filled with festive treats fill the room, while a towering Christmas tree decorated with personalised handmade baubles add a personal touch to the royal home.

A Christmas tree decoration at Highgrove Gardens honours Beth and Bluebell© Ben Birchall - PA Images
A Christmas tree decoration at Highgrove Gardens honours Beth and Bluebell

There are even two baubles honouring the King and Queen's much-cherished Jack Russell terriers Bluebell and Beth, of which the latter sadly died earlier this week.

Staff at Highgrove Gardens prepare place settings in the Garden Room © Ben Birchall - PA Images
Staff at Highgrove Gardens prepare place settings in the Garden Room

In the Orchard Room, a lengthy dining table has been dressed with a festive tablecloth, berry-red napkins and hanging ornaments that look like something from a fairytale scene. 

While Charles and Camilla traditionally spend Christmas on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, the royal couple will no doubt be spending time at Highgrove in the leadup to the big day.  

King Charles' beloved country bolthole

Christmas has arrived in the Orchard Room, the estate's dedicated entertaining space.© Ben Birchall - PA Images
Christmas has arrived in the Orchard Room, the estate's dedicated entertaining space.

King Charles' sprawling home in the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside is arguably his most loved property. 

The secluded spot holds a special place in his heart, and in the new royal book, Charles III by Robert Hardman, it has been revealed that the King has an extra special sanctuary at the property.

In the book, Robert writes: "In good times and bad, as both the Prince of Wales and now as King, he likes to retreat to his 'sanctuary', his tiny chapel in the grounds of Highgrove, to gather his thoughts."

man walking in garden at highgrove © Getty Images
King Charles in the gardens at his Highgrove home

Charles told Robert in 2008: "The great thing is that it is somewhere where nobody can get me. Anywhere in the house, there is always a telephone, or somebody can always come. It is very important to have somewhere just to allow a moment."

The King is also incredibly proud of the 900 acres of beautiful gardens at Highgrove, which he transformed into an organic farm, strictly limiting the use of antibiotics and other harmful chemicals. 

A keen phytophile, Charles' gardens at Highgrove House are one of the monarch's pride and joys, having been curated by the royal for the last 30 years.

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