Isn't it beautiful?

Windsor Castle is decorated for the first Christmas season of King Charles III's reign — see the ornate decorations

Every year we get a glimpse into the royal Christmas when the queen delivers her annual message at Buckingham Palace — but how is the rest of her famous

This winter the State Apartments at Windsor Castle are decked with glittering decorations to celebrate the festive season.

Have yourself a very royal Christmas

As photos released by the Royal Collection Trust reveal, the royal family’s festive traditions owe more than a little to Queen Victoria, her son King Edward VII and his wife, Queen Alexandra.

It turns out, Christmas with the royals is just as glamorous as it sounds. They spend the holidays with friends and family just like us — except, well, sometimes with a little more glamour.

The royal family have officially kicked off the festive season, with staff erecting trees at Windsor Castle in Berkshire today.

From Windsor Castle to Cliveden House

A Royal Christmas, A Crown for Christmas, and several other Hallmark favorites were filmed in or around this under-the-radar European capital. Here are the sets you can visit and the other romantic attractions you need to see.