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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kristin Contino

Former Royal Chef Reveals the "Military Operation" Behind Christmas Meals at Sandringham: "Nothing Was Allowed to Go Wrong"

Palace employees decorating a tree at Windsor Castle.

The holiday season is in full swing, and for members of the Royal Family that means preparing for the annual trip to Sandringham. The royals have been celebrating on the monarch's private Norfolk, England estate since the late '80s, and along with the family's public walk to church on December 25, there are plenty of Christmas traditions that are carried on behind the scenes. Former royal chef Darren McGrady knows better than anyone what's required to keep things running smoothly at the palace, and he's revealed the "military operation" that goes into pulling off the perfect Christmas.

Speaking on behalf of Smooth Spins Casino, McGrady shared that there were never any kitchen mishaps over the holiday season. "Nothing was allowed to go wrong," he shared.

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