King Charles is bringing festive cheer to Buckingham Palace with the launch of a Christmas pop-up shop at the iconic Royal Mews, a first for the monarch.
The seasonal store will feature a range of festive delights, from tree decorations and gifts to gourmet foodie treats, offering visitors a chance to shop in true royal style.
Opening from 14 November to 5 January, the Royal Mews is being promoted by the Royal Collection Trust as “a premier destination for all your Christmas gifts, tree decorations and festive food.”
Highlights include bestselling gift items, a full size advent calendar with daily product reveals, limited-edition treats, exclusive collectibles, and more.
After some media outlets and social media accounts mistakenly labelled the event a “Christmas market,” organisers clarified that it is a pop up shop rather than a full market, promising a curated festive shopping experience within the historic palace grounds.
A bold clarification was added at the end of the Royal Collection Trust’s announcement, “Please note that the Royal Mews Christmas Shop is a pop up shop selling Royal Collection Trust festive products within the existing Royal Mews space and is not a Christmas market. There will not be a Christmas market at Buckingham Palace.”
Since ascending the throne, the monarch has made a number of modifications that have been welcomed by fans and visitors, such as opening Balmoral for public tours.
For example, Windsor Castle now charges locals for admission, whereas it was previously free though residents still receive a 50% discount.
Solar panels have been added to Windsor Castle’s roof, and a 2,000-panel solar farm has been installed at Sandringham. As monarch, he now has the platform to make a tangible difference in environmental conservation.
His dedication to the cause has been praised over the years. Sir David Attenborough told the BBC, “When Charles became prominent and an adult, he took a strong line at a time when nature conservation was regarded as being slightly specialist.
But in fact, he was absolutely right and the world has come to see the world as he saw it.”
