The Queen's Christmas pantomime appearances including Cinderella and Aladdin

With Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice lifting the glitterball trophy in what was the most representative final in Strictly Come Dancing history, we're all still riding the Strictly high.

James Lock has sweetly revealed that he will be spending Christmas Day with his best friend and TOWIE co-star Pete Wicks.The reality star, 35, shared that he always spends the festive season with his father, Steve, and BFF Pete, 33. Speaking exclusively to OK!, James revealed what his Christmas plans are looking like for 2021 and the one thing that he wants from the festive period.

Christmas Day is all about the food but if you are pregnant, you could be feeling more cautious about what you are tucking into. Luckily, an expert midwife is on hand to provide anyone expecting with careful nutritional advice ahead of the big day.

Queen Elizabeth, much like Kate Middleton, usually prefers to do her own makeup for the most part of the year.The only exception is her annual Christmas Day broadcast, when she apparently asks makeup artist Marilyn Widdess for expert help. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, and the possibility of restrictions being imposed last-minute, does this mean the Queen will have to do her own makeup for her 2021 speech? We asked royal author Duncan Larcombe for his take on the situation.

Christmas is definitely the perfect excuse to indulge in a fancy cocktail. With party season in full swing, the UK are mixing up more of them than at any other time of year.This festive season the UK’s most popular tipples have been revealed and the top spot might just surprise you.

From greeting diplomats to accepting flowers from schoolchildren and the little matter of acting as Head Of State, The Queen is bewilderingly busy for a 95-year-old. But while Her Majesty may be known for her golden rule 'never complain, never explain', it seems an equally fitting phrase would be 'work hard, play hard.' Something you may not know about Queen Elizabeth is her fondness for a cocktail.

Rita Ora and her partner Taika Waititi have been tipped for a Christmas engagement as they plan to spend the season together for the first time.The singer, 31, is expected to say ‘yes’ to her 46 year old filmmaker beau after her parents gave their blessing to the pair after meeting Taika in London earlier this year.The couple is planning to spend Christmas in Australia which is also where they first met last February when Rita was filming for The Voice.

Prince William and Kate Middleton often fly in helicopters with their three young children when travelling to and from London and Suffolk. But while the Cambridges tend to opt for this mode of transport to get them from A to B, Queen Elizabeth, 95, is now urging her grandson to stop flying in helicopters for safety reasons.

Three new additions will be arriving at the much-loved CBeebies Land in Alton Towers next spring.

The Queen is said to have missed church on Sunday 19 December to try and avoid the coronavirus from ruining her Christmas plans. Queen Elizabeth, 95, is said to have cancelled her routine Sunday service commitments on the Windsor Castle estate to avoid the risk of becoming infected with the deadly virus.The monarch, who's grandson Prince William is said to have "cut all socialising" so he can spend Christmas with her, is said to have opted to "cut down" on her social interactions, too.

After learning the King and Queen of Hallmark movies earlier this week, we had to see just who were the stop stars of Lifetime Holiday movies!

Mike Tindall has revealed the royal children sit away from the adults during the Queen's annual Christmas lunch. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II hosts a festive event for the family days before Christmas Day, which sees members of The Firm enjoy quality time together in Buckingham Palace each year.

While December 25 is just around the corner, the prospect of a white Christmas isn’t looking likely. As we organise the last of our Christmas shopping, temperatures are set to soar unseasonably high with the mercury reading higher than Madrid.

Matt and Emma Willis enjoyed a rare festive night out on the red carpet in London on Saturday. The couple, aged 38 and 45, looked stylish as they attended The Muppet Christmas Carol in concert at the Royal Albert Hall.The Voice presenter Emma, who recently showed off her new bangs, wore a teal and white checked winter coat.

After the Queen’s overnight hospital stay in October, the 95 year old is back in good health and has reportedly told her family that she is feeling better and is “looking forward to welcoming them for Christmas” at her Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. In fact, almost two months after doctors advised her to rest and take time away from her busy schedule, Her Majesty appears to be on top form, completing six royal duties on Wednesday 8 December alone.

Kate Middleton appeared to make a heartfelt tribute to the Queen during her latest appearance.The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, was the picture of festivities as she donned a red coat dress by designer Catherine Walker for the Together at Christmas carol service on Wednesday. Organised with her husband Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, also 39, the royal couple delivered a truly festive evening as they hosted the event, which was attended by various invitees and celebrities.

Kate Middleton wore a chic red dress on Wednesday in London as she hosted a Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey, supported by The Royal Foundation. Wearing her hair down in her usual wave, The Duchess stunned in yet another flawless look for her royal appearance.

The Queen has revealed the festive makeover given to her official Scottish residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, and the results are stunning. When it comes to Christmas, the royals are known for their traditional decorations and glitzy lights and this year is no different.Taking to the official Royal Family Twitter account, fans were given a glimpse of the transformation, with all eyes on a 15 feet tall Christmas tree in the Great Gallery.

The Queen's longtime friend and close royal confidant Ann Fortune FitzRoy, the Duchess of Grafton, has died aged 101. News of Fortune's passing on Friday comes less than a year after Queen Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died in April at the age of 99.