Having a big family at Christmas can be tough, and it seems even the royal family isn’t immune to the struggle of finding a comfy place to sleep.
According to a report from Mail+’s Palace Confidential, the Prince and Princess of Wales had to make do with “fish finger” style beds while traveling to Norfolk to join King Charles at Sandringham.
They reportedly had to endure “old-fashioned beds with squeaky springs at the bottom,” along with small single beds. Definitely not the ideal setup for a peaceful night!
As Rebecca English, the Royal Editor of The Daily Mail, mentioned, “Sandringham can fit about 16 to 18 people to have a sleepover comfortably.”
However, it seems it might have been a bit cramped this year, with Prince William recently sharing his excitement about spending Christmas with “45 family members.”
To make room, it’s rumored that the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh may have been sent to the “staff quarters,” just like in previous years.
Christmas at Sandringham
Every year, the Christmas celebration follows the same tradition. Prince Harry has referred to it as a “free-for-all,” describing the royals’ tradition of exchanging gifts on December 24.
