It's Christmastime at Windsor Castle! See the Massive Tree in St. George's Hall
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This holiday season's festive adornments include a 20-foot-tall tree and miniature decorations in Queen Mary's Dolls' House
It's Christmastime at Windsor Castle!
The decorations throughout the State Apartments were unveiled by the Royal Collection Trust on Thursday, Nov. 21, and they are as joyous as ever.
In addition to the traditional decorations throughout the British royal family's residences, Queen Mary's Dolls' House at Windsor Castle has been adorned with miniature decorations for the 100th anniversary of the world's largest and most famous dolls' house.
In St. George's Hall stands a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree taken from Windsor Park and adorned with red and gold ornaments and glittering strings of light. Atop the tree sits a Garter Star decoration to marvel at, and the ceiling of St. George's Hall features shields of the Knights of the Garter.
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The Nordmann Fir tree will be replanted after the holiday season, coinciding with King Charles' passion for sustainability and following his intentions from last Christmas season.
The cozy Crimson Drawing Room also features an impressive 15-foot-high Nordmann Fir adorned with red and purple decorations, coordinating with the warm red and gold tones. This room is used for official entertainment by the royal family.
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Tables throughout the Waterloo Chamber are covered with festive garland with fruit and leaves in shades of gold, making the dramatic room feel especially intimate this time of year.
The Grand Staircase situated at the entrance of the State Apartments doesn't disappoint either, with massive garlands of gold and red with twinkling fairy lights.
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Perhaps the most interesting part of this year's Christmas decorations are the ones in the 1:12 scale replica of an Edwardian residence given to Queen Mary in 1924, celebrating its 100th birthday. The miniature trimmings were handmade by the Royal Warrant Holders Shane Connolly & Co.
The dainty pieces were crafted from glass beads from vintage necklaces along with oh-so-tiny candles made with candle wax.
These festive baubles add a holiday flair to the already tiny components, which include monogrammed linens, a miniature library of handwritten books, plumbing, electricity, wine glasses and even miniature toilet paper, according to The Boston Globe.
The dolls' house took three years and 1,500 of the finest artists, craftspeople and manufacturers at the time to create the most famous dolls' house in the world.
Its true-to-life decorations include a fully-stocked cellar, a perfectly manicured garden, over 750 hand-painted works of art, a piano with working keys and even miniature Crown Jewels made of real diamonds and sapphires.
An influential member of the British royal family is credited for popularizing Christmas trees. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert "brought the tree into Windsor Castle on Christmas Eve and they would decorate it themselves," according to the BBC.
As per Town & Country, an 1848 engraving of the royal family gathered around a Christmas tree adorned with candles and ornaments with gifts beneath launched the Christmas tree as a mainstream tradition.
The Windsor Castle decorations are on display from now until Jan. 6, 2025.