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10 glittering photos that show the royal family's Windsor Castle decked out for Christmas

Talia LakritzDec 17, 2021, 02:22 IST

A member of the Royal Collection Trust staff puts the finishing touches to a Christmas tree in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle.Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images

  • The Royal Collection Trust decorates Windsor Castle for Christmas every year.
  • This year, costumes from Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne's wartime pantomimes are on display.
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Windsor Castle, located in Windsor, UK, is decked out for the holidays.

Windsor Castle visible from a street decorated for Christmas in Windsor, UK.Mark Kerrison/In Pictures via Getty Images

Each year, members of The Royal Collection Trust decorate the castle for Christmas.

The Crimson Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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In the Crimson Drawing Room, a 15-foot Christmas tree glimmers with red ornaments to match the red curtains, carpet, and furniture.

A member of the Royal Collection Trust staff puts the finishing touches to a Christmas tree.Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images

In St George's Hall, a 20-foot Christmas tree makes for an impressive holiday display.

Members of the Royal Collection Trust put the finishing touches on a Christmas tree in St George's Hall.Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images
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Members of the Royal Collection Trust covered the tree in hundreds of lights as well as glass and mirrored ornaments.

A Christmas tree in St George's Hall.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

They topped the tree with a traditional angel figure.

A Christmas tree in St George's Hall.Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images
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This year, the castle also features a display of costumes from Christmas pantomimes that Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret performed as teenagers.

Royal Collection Trust Creator Caroline de Guitaut puts the finishing touches to the Royal Collection's The Princesses' Pantomimes costume display.Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images

The Princesses' Pantomimes exhibit includes costumes from two shows, "Aladdin" and "Old Mother Red Riding Boots."

Costumes worn by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in wartime pantomimes.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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In 1943, Queen Elizabeth played Aladdin and Princess Margaret played Princess Roxana.

An information card on display by the costumes worn by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in wartime pantomimes.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The display also features pictures of fairy-tale characters that served as decorative set pieces.

The Royal Collection's The Princesses' Pantomimes costume display.Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images
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