Princess Diana ‘hated’ Christmas with royals at Sandringham, was ‘mortified’ by one tradition: expert

Princess Diana disliked spending Christmas at Sandringham with the royals due to the strict traditions and rules, feeling claustrophobic and uncomfortable. Her distaste for the holiday tradition began during her first Christmas at the estate in 1981 when she received gag gifts while giving thoughtful presents, leading to tension and disappointment. Despite her familiarity with Sandringham, Diana found the royal Christmas celebrations to be a command performance that she dreaded each year.

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