Sweet meaning behind Queen's Christmas decorations including tribute to Prince Philip
To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, the Royal Collection Shop has released a series of Christmas decorations. These are the meanings behind the sentimental ornaments
Lucy RobinsonJunior Writer
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With Christmas fast approaching, the Queen is gearing up to celebrate the festive season, having given a sneak peek into Windsor Castle's enviable Christmas decorations.
Though we may not all have palaces or estates to adorn with traditional Christmas trees and impressive decorations, that doesn't mean that we can't rejoice in the festivities like a royal.
To commemorate Christmas, the Royal Collection Shop has a released a series of decorations and ornaments inspired by royal residences. To mark the Queen's 95th birthday, there are also a series of decorations to celebrate the milestone too.
Given that it's the most wonderful time of the year, here's a look at some of the lavish decorations on offer, as well as the sentimental meanings behind the charms.
The Queen has given a sneak peek into her Christmas decorations at Windsor Castle (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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The Queen's 95th birthday teacup decoration
Supposedly served on a daily basis, afternoon tea is a staple in the royal household.
A nod to this tradition, the charming teacup decoration is hand embroidered and features an array of sparkling jewels and gold threads. Set on a pale pink fabric, the ornament will look stunning hung up on a Christmas tree.
The Queen reportedly serves up afternoon every day (Image: royalcollectionshop.co.uk)
According to royal tradition, afternoon tea is enjoyed between 3.30pm and 5pm, usually being served alongside a selection of sandwiches, scones and small patisserie.
In the past, Darren McGrady, former royal chef, has revealed how the Queen's tea of choice is a cup of Earl Grey.
The Queen's 95th birthday cake decoration
Featuring a cake decorated with gorgeous pink roses, the floral notes take inspiration from the roses that bloom in Windsor Castle's East Terrace Garden on the Queen's official birthday.
In a historic move, the Queen welcomed members of the public to Windsor Castle's East Terrace Garden in August for the first time in 40 years.
And in June this year, the Queen marked what would have been the Duke of Edinburgh's 100th birthday by planting a newly-bred rose named after Prince Philip.
To mark what would've been the Due of Edinburgh's 100th birthday, the Queen planted a new rose at Windsor (Image: royalcollectionshop.co.uk)
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Deep pink coloured with white lines, the 95 year old called the flower "lovely" and a "very kind" tribute to her late husband.
The Queen's 95th birthday corgi with balloons decoration
Her Majesty is a huge fan of corgis, having owned a corgi or a dorgi – a cross between a dachshund and a corgi – since she was 18.
An ode to her love, the decoration is, arguably, the cutest of them all, featuring a sweet looking corgi holding three celebration balloons.
The Queen has had over 30 corgis during her years (Image: royalcollectionshop.co.uk)
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Artistic palette Christmas decoration
Away from the birthday collection, royal fans can enjoy a more artistic affair, hanging a delicate paint palette on the tree.
Prince Philip liked oil painting and was a collector of British and Commonwealth art (Image: royalcollectionshop.co.uk)
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Made with felt and shining gold thread, the ornament is "inspired by great artists of the past and present makes a fun addition to any artistic Christmas tree and serves as a wonderful reminder to be creative," according to the Royal Collection Shop.
And given that Prince Philip was known to be an avid painter and collector of British and Commonwealth art, the decoration may be a sweet nod to the Duke of Edinburgh.
A skilled painter, Philip's oil paintings have been described as "exactly what you'd expect – totally direct, no hanging about" by an art expert.
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