It's official—Christmas has arrived at Buckingham Palace! Queen Elizabeth hosted her annual holiday luncheon on Wednesday, December 18, and sources close to the royal family spilled all the delightful details about the 93-year-old monarch's magical day with her great-grandchildren. From twinkling lights to joyful laughter, this event was nothing short of a winter wonderland.

Young Royals in High Spirits at the Queen's Festive Gathering

“The royal family is fully embracing the Christmas spirit!” an insider exclusively revealed to Closer Weekly. “Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis had an absolute blast at the queen’s annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.” Imagine the excitement in the air as these little ones took in the grandeur of the palace transformed for the occasion.

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Winter Wonderland at Buckingham Palace

While the halls of Buckingham Palace were filled with aunts, uncles, and other royal family members, the little ones couldn’t stop marveling at the dazzling Christmas decorations. “Queen Elizabeth always goes all out to transform her home into a breathtaking winter wonderland,” the source explained. “The kids were absolutely mesmerized by the beautifully adorned Christmas tree and the festive embellishments!”

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Despite the formal setting of the lunch, the queen ensures the children have plenty of room to be themselves. “While the lunch itself is quite formal, the queen lets the kids be kids,” the insider continued. “If they want to run off and play together, she’s perfectly fine with it. She understands how excited they are during this magical time of year.”

A Special Bond Between the Queen and Her Great-Grandchildren

Queen Elizabeth treasures her time with the younger generation of royals, but it’s clear that Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 1, are just as eager to spend time with her. “Charlotte couldn’t wait to tell the queen all about her Christmas wishlist,” the source shared. “She even asked her great-grandmother if she had written to Santa too—which tickled the queen immensely.”

And while Santa is busy deciding who’s been naughty or nice, it seems Prince William and Duchess Kate’s trio have nothing to worry about. “George has been as good as gold—he always is,” the source noted. “He’s at that age where he’s starting to feel more grown-up, and it’s adorable to watch him embrace it.”