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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Former Royal Butler Reveals Princess Diana's Favorite Christmas Gifts, Including Luxe Candles You Can Still Buy Today

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Choosing the perfect Christmas gift is tough enough for us commoners, but when it comes to impressing the Royal Family, it's a different level of holiday stress. Contrary to what you might expect, the royals have a penchant for silly gag gifts (like a singing toy fish) or homemade items—but Princess Diana didn't quite gel with her in-laws when it came to that philosophy.

Speaking to Marie Claire on behalf of Spin Genie, Diana's former royal butler Paul Burrell shared some of her favorite designer gifts and Christmas traditions.

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