Britain reported 78,610 new cases of the virus in one day earlier this week.
These staggering numbers led to calls for people to minimize their holiday plans (via theNew York Times).
Even Queen Elizabeth took that recommendation to heart.
The publication noted that she cancelled her annual pre-Christmas lunch for the second year in a row.
Had it gone forward, this year’s event would have veered from tradition.
One tradition would have remained the same, though.
Read on to find out why.
Who keeps an eye on them?
This holiday celebration is on the larger side, too.
Tindall revealed that they usually expect around 70 guests.
“The kiddies have their own little one in a different room.”
With that many people around, we’d want to sit at the low-stress kids table, too!
She appears to take those responsibilities every bit as seriously as her royal ones, too.
The family shared another such photo onInstagramearlier this year.
What do you call your great grandma when she is the ruler of a country?
Apparently, Prince George used to refer to her as “Gan-Gan” (viaHello Magazine).
How utterly adorable is that?!
Even if it doesn’t happen during the now-cancelled traditional lunch.
