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King Charles Reportedly 'Livid' Over Canceling Christmas Tradition
King Charles Reportedly 'Livid' Over Canceling Christmas Tradition originally appeared on Parade. King Charles may be forced to cancel one of his favorite Christmas traditions. The King, 76, who is currently undergoing weekly cancer treatments, is reported to be "livid" by The Sun over a potential shortage of pheasants at his Sandringham Estate, which would reduce the chances of a full shooting calendar this winter. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Charles inherited Sandringham from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth. Located about 110 miles north of London, the countryside estate hosts annual shoots due to its large population of wild birds. However, the number of birds available has dropped, which may leave the King with no choice but to cancel the annual Boxing Day shoot, a staple of the royal family's Christmas celebrations. The King, who backs traditional countryside practices, is reluctant to import birds from breeders or elsewhere to get numbers back up. A long-serving gamekeeper, responsible for managing the bird population on the estate, is also said to have been let go Palace declined to comment on the alleged firing when asked by People Magazine. Describing the situation, a source told The Sun, "It was a total cock-up. No birds, no bang, just red faces." "The King wasn't having it.' the insider added. While the Boxing Day shoot is popular amongst royal family members, the tradition has come under fire from animal rights groups over the years, many of whom criticize the palace for allowing children to take part. King Charles hosts many royal family members at Sandringham House over the Christmas holiday. Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 7, also have their own country retreat, Anmer Hall, on the estate. King Charles Reportedly 'Livid' Over Canceling Christmas Tradition first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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King Charles Is "Livid" and "Devastated" That a Controversial Boxing Day Tradition Might Be Canceled
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. King Charles is reportedly upset that one of his favorite Christmas traditions might be coming to an end. The Royal Family famously spends the holiday season at Sandringham, which recently encountered a security threat on account of unidentified drones. Even though Charles's relatives are likely returning to Sandringham for Christmas in 2025, one important tradition might be canceled, for good. According to The Sun, King Charles has been "livid" as the Sandringham Boxing Day hunt might be called off, as "his royal estate is running out of pheasants to shoot." As reported by the outlet, "a series of blunders" occurred, which "left the game bird numbers dwindling at Sandringham." A source with knowledge of the situation reportedly told the outlet, "No birds, no bang, just red King wasn't having it." Elaborating on the seriousness of the situation, The Sun explained, "[Charles] even faces calling off his annual Boxing Day shoot—and a long-serving gamekeeper at the Norfolk estate has been [fired]." The Royal Family's history of hunting is well documented. It has long been speculated that Prince George will go hunting with his father, Prince William, as a rite of passage. Meanwhile, Kate Middleton reportedly "put her foot down" when it came to her kids—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis— taking part in the Royal Family's "blooding" tradition. Prince Harry wrote about the gruesome tradition in his memoir Spare, sharing his experience of being taken hunting in Balmoral when he turned 15. In his visceral account, Harry alleged that his hunting guide took the "blooding" tradition too far, and pushed the young royal's head inside an animal carcass. "I was shocked by his insane strength," Harry wrote in Spare, via Hello! magazine. "And by the infernal smell. My breakfast jumped up from my stomach." As for why the Royal Family continues to partake in their annual Boxing Day hunt, The Sun wrote, "The occasion is seen as a rare chance for family bonding, despite protests from animal rights campaigners who particularly dislike children taking part."
