Upon seeing the Harrods Christmas crackers, Chelsea remarked: "They are decadent, there's jewels and velvet. That in itself is probably like £20 each." ...

A Brief History of Christmas Crackers The tradition of Christmas crackers dates back over 150 years to the ingenuity of Tom Smith, an enterprising baker and confectioner in London's East End ...

Christmas Day also sees the monarch’s official festive message to the country aired on television. The prerecorded video is usually broadcast at 3 p.m. local time.