Prince Ricardo De La Cerda
Queen Camilla hosted her annual Christmas Party for children from the Helen & Douglas House and children supported by Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity to decorate the Christmas Tree at Clarence House on December 6th, following last night’s Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace.
There’s a lovely tradition here that the equerry – here Major Ollie Plunket – places a Christmas decoration on the tree with his sword. No pressure, Ollie! pic.twitter.com/QNzXVOWqRt
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 6, 2023
The Christmas Tree was topped by a decorated put there by the Queen’s Equerry, Major Oliver Plunket.
The Queen explains why this event means to much to her pic.twitter.com/ON8vh7pgH5
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 6, 2023
After the children received gifts, Queen Camilla gave a short speech.
The Queen and the children met reindeer in the garden of Clarence House.
Not often you see these at a royal banquet! pic.twitter.com/IDFj328GM3
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) December 6, 2023
Afterwards, Queen Camilla served lunch to the children.
Faris Ned Donovan, the grandson of Roald Dahl and husband of Princess Raiyah bint Hussein of Jordan was also present.
Queen Camilla was wearing Queen Mary’s Celtic Knot Brooch.