What Does the Royal Family Eat on Christmas? Roast Turkey, Flaming Pudding and More!

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What Does the Royal Family Eat on Christmas? Roast Turkey, Flaming Pudding and More!

This is how the royals do Christmas dinner! Like millions of families across the globe, the British royal family will celebrate Christmas on December 25. However, one of the many ways in which the royals differ from other clans involves what they will eat on and around the festive holiday. [ami-related id="1380813" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/duchess-meghan-markles-most-relatable-food-quotes/" title="Duchess Meghan’s Most Relatable Food Quotes" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/duchess-meghan-food-cooking-3.jpg"] Since this blue-blooded group is steeped in decades of tradition, their holiday meals have been incredibly consistent over the past several years. That means Prince William, Duchess Kate, Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and others can expect to chow down on roast turkey, jam pennies, pudding and more. [ami-related id="1351633" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/6-foods-pregnant-meghan-markle-cant-eat-during-her-pregnancy/" title="Pregnant Meghan Markle Can’t Eat 6 of Her Favorite Foods" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/meghan-markle-pregnant-foods-landing.jpg"] Scroll down to see what else the royals will be feasting on this holiday season!  

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What Does the Royal Family Eat on Christmas? Roast Turkey, Flaming Pudding and More!

This is how the royals do Christmas dinner! Like millions of families across the globe, the British royal family will celebrate Christmas on December 25. However, one of the many ways in which the royals differ from other clans involves what they will eat on and around the festive holiday. [ami-related id="1380813" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/duchess-meghan-markles-most-relatable-food-quotes/" title="Duchess Meghan’s Most Relatable Food Quotes" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/duchess-meghan-food-cooking-3.jpg"] Since this blue-blooded group is steeped in decades of tradition, their holiday meals have been incredibly consistent over the past several years. That means Prince William, Duchess Kate, Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan and others can expect to chow down on roast turkey, jam pennies, pudding and more. [ami-related id="1351633" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/food/pictures/6-foods-pregnant-meghan-markle-cant-eat-during-her-pregnancy/" title="Pregnant Meghan Markle Can’t Eat 6 of Her Favorite Foods" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/meghan-markle-pregnant-foods-landing.jpg"] Scroll down to see what else the royals will be feasting on this holiday season!  

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Christmas Eve Cocktails

For the royal family, the holiday festivities always kick off with cocktails at Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth II’s country estate in Norfolk, on December 24. While the family matriarch is reportedly a fan of a gin cocktail called a Zaza, Prince Charles opts for cherry brandy, according to Cosmopolitan.

Princes William and Harry, on the other hand, both have a penchant for Sandringham cider, which is made with apples grown on the grounds of the royal residence. Since the former Suits star is currently expecting, she will most likely be skipping cocktails all together.

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Jam Pennies

For those not imbibing on Christmas Eve (like the pregnant Duchess of Sussex) tea is also served alongside a sweet snack known as “jam pennies” – butter and jam sandwiches cut into circles the size of an old English penny.

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An English Breakfast

Come Christmas morning, the royal family enjoys a traditional English breakfast, which typically consists of bacon, sausages, eggs and a beverage, before heading to church at 11 a.m. local time. When Markle spent her first Christmas with the royals in 2017, she reportedly participated in this food-centric tradition.

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Roast Turkey

The centerpiece of the royal family’s Christmas day meal is roast turkey. In fact, multiple birds are typically cooked to ensure everyone has enough to eat. According to former royal chef Darren McGrady, the holiday menu, which is written in French, also includes a salad with shrimp or lobster, and boasts some 15 to 20 dishes overall.

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Vegetable Sides

Since no meal is complete without some healthy sides, the royals also snack on vegetables on Christmas day. For the holiday feast in 2017, Us Weekly reported that Brussels sprouts, carrots and potatoes were among the nutritious foods served alongside the turkey.

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Flaming Christmas Pudding

Last but certainly not least, the holiday dessert is some form of flaming pudding served with brandy butter. Per McGrady, the puddings, which consist of dark beer, rum and brandy, and take three months to "mature,” are cooked in basins and set aflame as they're served.