Queen Camilla Hosts Christmas Tree Trimming Party at Her London Home amid Health Issues

Mar. 15, 2025

Queen Camilla holds presents and speaks with Father Christmas as she welcomes children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, to decorate a Christmas tree, a festive tradition now in its 19th year, at Clarence House

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Queen Camillais continuing one of her most beloved holiday traditions.

Queen Camilla speaks with Father Christmas as she welcomes children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, to decorate a Christmas tree, a festive tradition now in its 19th year, at Clarence House

The children and their families and carers then joined the Queen for lunch.

Surprises have been plentiful on previous occasions. In 2021, Camillaused a soldier’s swordto carefully position some ornaments.

Queen Camilla waves and speaks with a young girl as she welcomes children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, to decorate a Christmas tree, a festive tradition now in its 19th year, at Clarence House

Queen Camilla waves and speaks with a young girl as she welcomes children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, to decorate a Christmas tree, a festive tradition now in its 19th year, at Clarence House

Queen Camilla speaks with a young boy as she welcomes children and families supported by Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, to decorate a Christmas tree, a festive tradition now in its 19th year, at Clarence House

On the same day, his brotherPrince Harry, 40, sent some holiday love to bereaved military children when hejoined a virtual Christmas party for 280 childrenand young people who have experienced the death of a parent in the British armed forces.

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On Dec 7, Camilla and Charlesrevealed their holiday card, sent to family and friends this year, will wrap up their duties in London in the coming days and then head to Sandringham, Norfolk for the holidays. There, they willcelebrate Christmaswith most of the royal family, includingPrince William,Princess Kate, and children,Prince George, 11Princess Charlotte, 9, andPrince Louis, 6.

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