King's country estate decorated for Christmas

The Christmas decorations at Highgrove have a traditional feel

The King's country estate Highgrove, in Gloucestershire, has been decorated for Christmas, with a nod to the Queen's beloved dog Beth.

Among the Christmas tree ornaments is an embroidered motif of the Jack Russell, who had to be put down last weekend, leaving the Queen "heartbroken".

Functions are held in the Orchard Room at the estate, with the proceeds going to The King's Foundation.

It runs education workshops onsite for traditional and endangered crafts such as millinery, embroidery and woodworking.

The Highgrove decorations include a nod to Queen Camilla's dog Beth

Floral centrepieces are among the festive decorations gracing the tables

Events will be held in the Orchard Room, the estate's dedicated entertaining space, in the run-up to Christmas

Staff at Highgrove are preparing to welcome the public for celebrations in the Orchard Room, the estate's dedicated entertaining space, including offering two or three-course festive lunches in the run-up to Christmas.

Decorations throughout reflect a traditional royal Christmas, with the use of red, green and gold.

The decorations have been designed with the King's environmental passions in mind

The King's eco-credentials have also been incorporated, with the lights all low voltage LEDs.

Sustainable materials have also been used, including paper baubles, plant-based glitter and flowers made from recycled paper mulch.

Two giant nutcrackers have been placed at the entrance to the Orchard Room

Proceeds raised by Christmas lunches and shopping at the estate will go towards preserving traditional and endangered crafts

A variety of baubles and decorations - mostly red and gold in colour - have been hung from the branches of Highgrove's Christmas trees