Highgrove Estate adorned for Christmas festivities

The King’s rural property, Highgrove, situated in Gloucestershire, has been adorned for the Christmas season. The festive decorations include a tribute to the Queen’s cherished dog, Beth. Among the embellishments on the Christmas tree is an embroidered design featuring the Jack Russell, whose passing occurred last weekend, a loss that left the Queen “heartbroken”. Events take place within the Orchard Room on the estate, with all funds generated benefiting The King’s Foundation. This foundation conducts educational sessions at the location, focusing on traditional and at-risk crafts like millinery, embroidery, and woodworking. Personnel at Highgrove are getting ready to receive visitors for festive gatherings in the Orchard Room, which serves as the estate’s designated area for hosting. These preparations involve providing two or three-course holiday lunches during the period leading up to Christmas. The festive adornments across the property embody a classic royal Christmas aesthetic, featuring colors such as red, green, and gold. The King’s commitment to environmental sustainability is also evident, as all lighting consists of low voltage LEDs. Furthermore, eco-friendly components have been utilized, including baubles made from paper, glitter derived from plants, and blossoms crafted from recycled paper mulch. Connect with BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X, and Instagram for updates. Submit your story ideas to us via email or WhatsApp at 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.