IT’S Ding Dong Merrily on Highgrove as King Charles branches out and helps decorate the Christmas tree at his Gloucestershire estate.
Charles, 76, hung a festive ornament gifted by students.
He spoke of a “battle” to maintain “timeless skills” as he met artists and traditional craftsmen.
The Crafts at Christmas event showcased painting, millinery and embroidery on the King’s Foundation’s education programmes.
He was presented with a box of baubles made by furniture students — and also took a shine to the square ornaments carved from wood.
The King visited Christmas stalls at London’s Battersea Power Station this week.
He unveiled a plaque celebrating his visit and was treated to a performance of Christmas tunes by pop star Raye.
Queen Camilla treated a group of terminally ill youngsters to a magical morning of festive fun this week, as they helped her decorate a Christmas tree.
The tradition involves children supported by hospice Helen & Douglas House and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity spending a morning with the Queen at Clarence House.
On Tuesday, Prince William handed out presents to families of 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment in Bulford, Wilts.
Wills let slip he would spend Christmas Day with 45 members of the Royal Family.
Last year, Camilla shared photos of a ‘magical’ Christmas tea with a blind schoolgirl diagnosed with a brain tumour.
