What Christmas crackers does the Queen use?
Tom Smith is the world’s biggest Christmas cracker brand, standing out from the crowd by representing quality and tradition. We are the only Christmas celebrations brand to hold a Royal Warrant for supply to the Royal Family, symbolising excellence in craftsmanship. Christmas crackers are a British tradition dating back to Victorian times when in the early 1850s, London confectioner Tom Smith started adding a motto to his sugared almond bon-bons which he sold wrapped in a twisted paper package.Christmas Crackers have been a traditional part of Christmas in the United Kingdom since the 1840’s. From the U. K. Commonwealth countries (Australia, Canada, South Africa…) and now it is becoming popular around the world.Christmas crackers traditionally contain a colourful crown-shaped hat made of tissue paper, a small toy, a plastic model, or a trinket, and a small strip of paper with a motto, a joke, a riddle, or a piece of trivia. The paper hats, with the appearance of crowns, are usually worn at Christmas dinner.Originating in England, these festive treats, also known as bon bons, have been a beloved holiday tradition in many countries for over 150 years. From coast to coast, Americans have put their spin on this classic holiday tradition, resulting in various fascinating and fun Christmas cracker customs.Hand-rolled in our Cheshire studio, every one of our luxury Christmas crackers is crafted with exclusive Chase & Wonder designs and made to impress. Each cracker includes a hand-poured scented candle, together with the traditional snap, crown and joke — a thoughtful surprise for guests.
How often did Queen Elizabeth bathe?
Famously boasting that she only took one bath per month, Queen Elizabeth I was not exactly the model of good hygiene that her father had been. In fact, not only was Elizabeth adverse to bathing, but also, it appears, dental hygiene. The Queen is believed to steer clear of showering because of a rather strange view, first reflected by her sister, Princess Margaret. Royal expert, Craig Brown, revealed that Margaret and her royal relatives viewed shower time as something strictly for those needing a quick wash before dashing off to work.
What is Queen Elizabeth’s favorite perfume?
Queen Elizabeth reportedly wore Guerlain L’Heure Bleue, a spicy citrus with a powdery dry down. It’s been a classic for the fragrance house ever since the scent was created in 1912. The late queen was also, apparently, a fan of Chanel’s classic No. Known as a particularly ‘powdery’ fragrance, Chanel No.