Come evening, game was on the menu. A popular choice was venison paired with dauphinoise potatoes and plenty of vegetables. The royal family also indulged in their sweets on Boxing Day. Traditional desserts included fried slices of Christmas pudding from the day before, or something chocolatey. Queen Elizabeth's Boxing Day favourite was a chocolate marquise – a soft, rich French terrine best drizzled with cream and served with fresh fruit.

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