Queen Elizabeth’s annual Christmas Day escape happened for the most relatable reason each festive season.
For many people the festive period means spending time with your nearest and dearest, whether that’s in the form of hosting them at home or meeting up with them wrapped up warm in your best winter coat. The late Queen Elizabeth regularly upheld her hosting tradition of having both the immediate and extended Royal Family come to stay at Sandringham for the festive period. However, according to former royal butler Paul Burrell, there was one part of Christmas Day itself when Her Majesty used to escape for a short while.
