Crown and Controversy - 11. Royal Traditions

About this episode

Catherine navigates her first Christmas at Sandringham as a new member of the royal family amidst traditional protocols.

Catherine faces her first Christmas at Sandringham as a member of the royal family, navigating centuries-old protocols while finding her place within the House of Windsor's complex hierarchy and traditions. Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening. Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network. A new season of King William is available now. Our r oyal newsletter written by Deep Crown is available for free. Royal Books: Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana

Topics covered

• royal family
• Christmas traditions
• House of Windsor
• protocols
• Catherine's role
• hierarchy

Keywords

• Catherine
• Christmas
• Sandringham
• royal family
• traditions
• House of Windsor
• protocols

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