Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are breaking from royal tradition for their holiday plans. Buckingham Palace released a statement on Tuesday, saying, “Having considered all the appropriate advice, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have decided that this year they will spend Christmas quietly in Windsor.”The royal family historically spends the holidays at their Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, England.
They are known for making public appearances on Christmas morning at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene service. According to royal reporters, the Queen has no plans to attend a service on Christmas Day to avoid attracting crowds.