Elizabeth II, 94, and Prince Philip, 99. | Sky News Network
According to British media reports on the 2nd, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip decided to give up the opportunity to reunite with their families at Christmas and spend a "quiet" Christmas at Windsor Castle for the first time in 33 years. It was also the first time since 1988 that the British royal family had not spent Christmas together at Sandringham Manor.
Despite the UK government's regulations on 24 November, members from three different families can form "Christmas Bubbles" to spend the festive season between 23 and 27 December. But Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty cautioned that it's best not to physically contact older loved ones during Christmas. The Queen, 94, and Philip, 99, decided to follow advice and lead by example.
According to the British "Mirror" newspaper, this is the first time since 1988 that the royal family has not spent Christmas in Sandringham House, but until 1988, the royal family has been celebrating at Windsor Castle.
According to a royal spokesman, the Queen will no longer attend the annual Christmas service this year to avoid people gathering on the way to church for members of the royal family. But the Queen's Christmas address will still be broadcast as scheduled at 3 p.m. on Christmas. In addition, the Queen will be video-connected with other members of the royal family via Zoom.
On Christmas Day 2019, Crown Prince Charles and William's family walked on their way to church. | Profile picture
It is reported that Crown Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will spend Christmas at High Grove Manor. Prince William and the Kate family may have had a holiday in Balkbury. Prince Harry and the Meghan family will spend Christmas together at their new home in Los Angeles.
The Queen left Buckingham Palace in March to Windsor Castle, and Philip also left Sandringham Manor for Windsor Castle. They also spent six weeks in Balmoral, returning to Windsor before England imposed a "ban" on 5 November.
England introduced a three-level vigilance system on 12 October, but the old system was criticized for not being strong enough. Between 5 November and 2 December, a large-scale "foot ban" was fully implemented in England, and people tried to stay at home as much as possible in addition to work, exercise, and buy necessities. Since 2 December, England has officially entered the new level 3 alert system, and 99% of the areas have been classified as strictly 2nd and 3rd levels.
On 2 December, England officially entered the new level 3 alert system. | Uk Government website
According to Sky News, in The Tier 3 area, members from different families are not allowed to have access indoors and outdoors. The catering and hospitality industry is closed and only take-away or take-away services are available.
In Tier 2, members from different families are not allowed to contact indoors, and the 6-person rule is required when contacting outdoors. The bar must be closed and the hotel can only serve alcohol while the guests are eating.
In Tier 1, different families can be contacted indoors or outdoors, but the 6-person rule must be observed. Bars and restaurants only offer dine-in food, with orders closed at 10:00 p.m. and a curfew from 11:00 p.m.
The leaders of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reached an agreement last week that members of 3 families could get together over the 5-day Christmas holiday. However, after December 28, the restrictions will be reinstated.
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