The Royal Christmas List
Have a regal Christmas with our top 20 gift ideas for all the family
Queens Of The House
Houbigant Paris Quelques Fleurs Eau de Parfum, £130. The wedding day perfume of choice for Diana. She accidentally spilled some on that famous frock.
Lady Macbeth’s Hand Sanitiser, £6. This’ll make luvvies laugh - from the National Theatre, of which Meghan is patron. FYI: the Duchess of Sussex never travels without hand sanitiser.
Halcyon Days Maya Torque Aquamarine & Gold Bangle, £115. From a brand with three royal warrants, Catherine debuted this 18ct gold-plated creation in January.
The Crown: The Official Companion, Volume 2, £14.99. Can’t let the show go? Its historical consultant answers all your questions - plus beautiful archival photographs.
Festive fact: The Royal Family open their presents after teatime on Christmas Eve.
Princes & Princesses
Rachel Riley Scottie Dog Smocked Dress, £109. Charlotte often sports Rachel Riley’s traditional smocked frocks and this one is just adorable. Shame they’re not for adults…
Buckingham Palace Crown, £9.95. If your little one thinks they’re a bit of a prince or princess, they’ll love this red velvet and fake fur crown direct from the palace itself.
Action for Children Gift of Christmas, from £3. Give a gift to a child in need this Christmas, via Action for Children, of which Catherine is patron.
Joules Magnetic Wooden Dress Up Prince Louis, £13.60. Dress up your own Prince Louis character with this magnetic kit containing 50 pieces of clothing.
Festive fact: William and Catherine previously said they barred one toy for their kids - electronic gadgets. We wonder if the ban still stands…
Kings Of Their Realm
Olverum Bath Oil, £36.50. Apparently discovered by Philip on his travels and brought back to the UK, this fragrant treat comprises 10 pure essential oils to soothe aching muscles. Rumour has it, all the Royal Family use it.
Free Your Mind Sweater, £35. From Harry’s Invictus Games Foundation, so you’ll be helping servicemen and women with this organic cotton gift.
Prince of Wales Check Flat Cap, £49.95. Inspired by Charles’s Highgrove gardens and made from 100% lambswool woven by expert craftsmen in Scottish mills by a Royal Warrant holder.
Centrepoint More Than A Gift, from £10. Give a gift to a young homeless person this Christmas, thanks to Centrepoint, of which William has been patron since 2005 - taking over from Diana.
Festive fact: Harry once gave Granny a shower cap emblazoned with: ‘Ain’t Life A Bitch’.
Palace Accessories
Diptique Candle, from £27. Meghan is a fan of this luxury candle brand – using diffusers at her wedding and scented candles at home.
Crown Candle Holder, £16.95. If you want something to pop your candle in, Highgrove Gardens Shop has this handmade holder from Walther & Co.
Kensington Palace Gates Mug, £35. Because every royal loves a cuppa and this one is made from fine bone china too.
Pentreath & Hall Cushion, £120. Ben Pentreath is the man behind Anmer Hall’s interiors, and this is from an exclusive range made with his design partner, Bridie Hall.
Festive fact: Anne once bought Charles a leather toilet seat and he allegedly loves it so much he takes it with him on tour.
Royal Feasts
Charbonnel & Walker Milk and Dark Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Truffles, £50. Edward VII brought the master chocolatiers to Britain and now it has a royal warrant from the Queen.
Christmas at Highgrove Hamper, £175. Prince Charles’ favourite store Fortnum & Mason has collaborated with Highgrove for the ultimate Christmas hamper.
Buckingham Palace Gin, £40. The Queen’s favourite tipple is gin and Dubonnet and now she’s blended her own with botanicals from Buckingham Palace’s gardens.
Mary Berry Cooks Up A Feast, £17.99. The cake queen is a favourite of William and Catherine, who filmed a Christmas cooking show with her. Louis’ first words even included Mary.
Festive fact: Catherine once gifted home-made jam to the Royal Family at Christmas.