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Buckingham Palace has publicly announced that the annual gift-giving event, which usually takes place during Advent, will not take place this year.
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Queen Elizabeth II loves Christmas and makes generous gifts to her trusted employees every year.
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Usually these are all sorts of nice little things – a jewelry box, a photo frame with the recipient’s initials, a salt and pepper shaker, a beautiful greeting card, or something similar.
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Employees who don’t want gifts can get coupons at popular UK stores.
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The event usually serves the Queen’s favorite Christmas pudding and champagne.
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The Queen pays for gifts “out of her own pocket.” She spends tens of thousands of euros on them every year.
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Of course, this year no one will be left without gifts – Her Highness will congratulate everyone by mail, but there will be no special celebration that all employees are looking forward to.
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This year, the 94-year-old queen will be spending Christmas with her husband, 99-year-old Prince Philip.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
PHOTO: Reuters / ScanPix
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Gallery: British Royal Family at Christmas Service
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