The Monarch normally buys a small gift for every member of the royal staff, which she personally hands over to thank them for their work during the year. However amid the royal family's new Covid-safe Christmas plans, the Queen has been forced to scrap this year's ceremony - however it's believed the staff will still be given their presents, just not from the Queen, reports the Mail. "The staff will still receive a gift from the Queen as usual but there will be no special moment with Her Majesty. Chief medical adviser Professor Chris Whitty last week warned against physical contact with elderly relatives over Christmas. “The Queen and The Duke are ­fortunate to spend Christmas with their family every year.

Source: Daily Mirror December 02, 2020 13:24 UTC