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A Royal Christmas

How the Royal Family have celebrated Christmas over the centuries

Christmas cards

Following the introduction of the ‘penny post’, the first Christmas cards were sent in 1843. Members of the Royal Family often selected a recent family photograph for their personal Christmas card.


The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.