The Queen is the focal point of royal celebrations at Christmas and likes to lead proceedings - so much so that her family are only allowed to go to bed on December 25 when she says it is time to do so.

But even for them, the Covid-19 pandemic has forced a re-think and the Royals are not exempt from the restrictions we all face during the festive season.

Despite scaling back - and celebrating at Windsor Castle rather than in Sandringham - the Queen and Prince Philip are still expected to be welcoming several familiar faces on Christmas Day.

In the video above, The Telegraph's Associate Editor Camilla Tominey explains in detail what those plans will involve and how some family members might actually welcome the break in tradition.

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Camilla Tominey's royal analysis videos are released monthly. Why not watch some of her other videos?

► Prince Harry: Why his most difficult years are yet to come: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MefPtQLiiAQ

► How Prince William and Kate are preparing for the throne: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHqyP53JXTk

► How the Queen's recent conduct 'restored faith in the monarchy': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GuqD56y6Zs

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