King Charles hosted a Christmas extravaganza at Sandringham this week, bringing the royal family together in their festive best.
But this year, some very special “guests” were notably absent – and they weren’t what royal watchers might have expected.
The late Queen Elizabeth II had a heartwarming holiday tradition of serving her beloved corgis a royal Christmas dinner, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady.
These pampered pooches feast on gourmet dishes such as rabbit, beef or chicken, served with cabbage and rice, all prepared in the palace kitchen.
At one point, the queen had a pack of 12 corgis enjoying this festive feast.
However, with Charles at the helm and the corgi family no longer reigning supreme, this year’s holiday dinner at Sandringham ditched the tradition of a hearty canine Christmas.
When Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022, her two remaining corgis, Mok and Sandy, found a new home with Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.
But this year, as Andrew and Sarah skipped Christmas at Sandringham, it seems the beloved corgis also missed out on the royal festivities.
During the Queen’s final reign, her pet dogs were famously included in holiday celebrations, enjoying special Christmas dinners prepared by palace chefs.
Now living in the Duke and Duchess of York’s Windsor estate, the pair’s absence marked a quiet end to a charming tradition that once brought a little extra tail-wagging joy to Sandringham’s festive feast.