Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Trees Criticized By Etiquette Expert For This Reason

The British royal family has already set up their Christmas trees outside the Buckingham Palace, but an etiquette expert criticized it.

William Hanson told Fabulous Online, “There is a correlation, I think, between how sophisticated a household is and when they put their tree up, although I am mortified to see that Buckingham Palace has put theirs up in their public areas. I’d be interested to know if they are up in their private quarters and I’d be surprised if they are.”

Hanson also questioned the palace’s decision to put up their lavish Christmas trees as early as the first week of December. He said that it has been a common practice for Britons to put up their trees around Dec. 17.

“I also think that if you put them up now, you’ll be bored with them by Christmas Eve. The sparkle will literally have gone, the tree will have sagged and the cat will have knocked off half the baubles. I’d much rather put it up much closer to Christmas,” he said (via Daily Star).

On the palace’s Instagram account, a photo of the Christmas trees was uploaded. The trees are adorned with a crown, crest, and carriage ornaments, garlands, and other decorations.

“The custom of displaying Christmas trees was introduced to Britain in the late 18th century by Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III, although it was a yew tree rather than a fir that was used. The Christmas tree was popularized by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in the nineteenth century,” the caption read.

In related news, the royal family is also known for following a slew of Christmas traditions. Days before the holiday celebration, the Queen and Prince Philip take the train to King Lynn’s station in Norfolk, which is close to Sandringham Estate.

Since 1952, the Queen has been giving Christmas broadcast to the people in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. She will most likely do the same thing on Christmas Day this year. The royal family also attends a Christmas Church Service at St. Mary Magdalene. After heading to church, the family will eat lunch together back home.