The King will continue the Queen's tradition of spending the festive period in Norfolk.
Crafter Nici Watson, 55, lives in nearby Emneth and regularly walks at Sandringham."I think it's lovely. We'll all miss the Queen terribly of course, but I think if he carries on in the way she did, I don't think we can go far wrong," she said."But it's the first year of losing his mum, he's got neither mum nor dad now, bless him, so you know, maybe it's his way of keeping faith and a bit of respect for his parents really," said Nici.
For Bodhi Tokelove, and his husband Ashley, who live near King's Lynn, a visit to Sandringham on Christmas morning with their dogs was a cherished tradition. "We were a little worried they wouldn't be spending Christmas here this year, or going forward," he said. "But I think it's a mark of respect for the Queen as she adored Sandringham, as well as for our local tradition of the event continuing.
"We will be there probably earlier than normal, as I imagine it will busier than normal, with it being the first time Charles is here as King.""Here's hoping we get the same opportunity once again, although it's a magical energy whether you get the chance to be close or not," he said.
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