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The British royal family’s Christmas dinner at Sandringham is a traditional, family-focused event held on Christmas Eve, featuring a classic menu with roast turkey and festive decorations, with some relaxed customs under King Charles.
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Giada De Laurentiis shares her recipe for a cozy and festive main dish perfect for Christmas dinner: cheesy, baked Bolognese. This comforting classic can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for the holiday table. The recipe includes ingredients such as ground chuck, tomato paste, milk, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. The Bolognese sauce is simmered for 90 minutes before being layered with cooked pasta and cheese in a baking dish. The dish is then baked until golden brown and bubbly, resulting in a delicious and irresistible meal.
Influencer and self-proclaimed "Britain's most hated woman," Carla Bellucci, plans to charge her family members £150 (approximately $189) each for a Christmas dinner at her home, including a glass of champagne. Bellucci, known for her controversial behavior and previous admission of exaggerating depression to obtain a taxpayer-funded nose job, defended the price, stating that "everything I do is for profit." She argued that the cost is reasonable for the quality provided and comparable to dining out at a restaurant. Despite criticism, Bellucci plans to host her family but will kick them out after playing charades and watching King Charles speak.
Princess Diana stunned the royal family during a tense Christmas dinner at Sandringham by questioning the relevance of the monarchy in a federal Europe. The family members brushed over her comments and continued with their discussion, leaving Diana feeling that the monarchy was outdated and claustrophobic. Diana's strained relationship with the royal family has been well-documented, and she believed that the institution would crumble unless it changed. Diana and Prince Charles divorced in 1996, and she tragically died in a car accident the following year.
Princess Diana stunned the royal family during a Christmas dinner by questioning their relevance in a federal Europe, leaving them in shocked silence. Diana's strained relationship with the royal family was well-documented, as she found the monarchy claustrophobic and outdated. The incident occurred during a festival meal at Sandringham, where the royals brushed over her comments and continued discussing hunting. Diana and Prince Charles separated in 1996, and she asked him a touching question on the day of their separation. Charles went on to marry Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, in 2005, eight years after Diana's tragic death.