'I saw how the Queen did her Christmas shopping - it was utterly ingenious' The Royal Family are famed for their tradition of exchanging humorous gifts during the festive season, but it seems the late Queen had her own unique approach to Christmas shopping.
The best of the best was the only option for the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II, so to ensure she could select the perfect gifts without setting foot outside her palace, the late monarch adopted an ingenious method.
Known for their penchant for whimsical presents, reports OK!, the Queen had a distinct shopping strategy, as revealed by Princess Diana's one-time butler, Paul.
There is a little 'shop' set up in the drawing room at Windsor Castle and the Queen can pop in and choose gifts at her leisure.
The Queen is known for her practical approach to gift-giving, opting for items that can be put to good use rather than decorative trinkets.
