Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton wore almost identical outfits as they arrived at St Mary Magdalene Church today for the Royal Family’s annual Christmas service at Sandringham.
In a sartorial show of solidarity, Britain’s Queen and future Queen chose bright green winter coats with matching headpieces for the royal outing at their Norfolk estate on a wintry Christmas morning.
Camilla, 77, and Kate, 42, coordinated their looks right down to their accessories, and the duo wore black gloves and boots, as well as similar black bags.
While Kate completed her look with a navy and green scarf, as well as a pair of delicate diamond earrings, Camilla fastened a sparkling brooch to the lapel of her coat.
Always prepared, Camilla also carried a silver umbrella as she walked to the church accompanied by her husband, King Charles.
The monarch, 76, wore a smart light brown coat over a white shirt and gray trousers for Wednesday’s Christmas church service, and Charles completed his ensemble with a pair of tan dress shoes.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales beamed as he walked behind Charles and Camilla, accompanied by Kate and their three children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
Sporting a beard that royal fans can’t seem to get enough of, Britain’s future king looked dapper in a navy coat and matching trousers that presumably also inspired George and Louis’ looks.
Camilla, 77 (pictured), and Kate, 42, coordinated their looks right down to their accessories, with the duo wearing black gloves and boots, as well as carrying similar black handbags.
While Kate completed her look with a navy and green scarf, as well as a pair of delicate diamond earrings, Camilla (not pictured) fastened a sparkling brooch to the lapel of her coat.
Charlotte, on the other hand, turned to her mother Kate for fashion inspiration, and the young royal wore a chic navy and blue coat over her dress.
As the young royals accepted gifts from well-wishers, the Welsh seemed happy and hopeful for the New Year after what has been a particularly challenging last 12 months following Kate’s shocking cancer diagnosis in January.
King Charles was also diagnosed with the disease earlier this year and, although Kate recently completed preventative chemotherapy treatment, it has been confirmed that the monarch’s treatment will continue next year.
Before the Wednesday morning service at St Mary Magdalene, King Charles was spotted on his way to church over the weekend.
He seemed in high spirits as he greeted a member of the clergy at St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Charles smiled as he greeted the well-wishers hoping to see the royals on their way out.
It comes after Prince William said he was looking forward to spending Christmas with 45 members of his family “all in one room” while attending a seasonal family event for the 1st Battalion of the Mercian Regiment, in his role as a colonel in boss. in Bulford, Wiltshire, last week.
Several senior members of the Royal Family joined Charles, Camilla and the Welsh at Sandringham today, including Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Beatrice, and Zara and Mike Tindall.
King Charles and Queen Camilla lead the royal family as they head to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Christmas morning.
In a show of solidarity, Britain’s Queen and future Queen chose bright green winter coats with matching fascinators for the royal outing at their Norfolk estate on a wintry Christmas morning.
Kate and Camilla smiled and waved to the spectators as
Sporting a beard that royal fans can’t seem to get enough of, Britain’s future king looked dapper in a navy coat and matching trousers that presumably also inspired George and Louis’ looks.
Noticeably absent, however, were the Duke and Duchess of York, after it was confirmed that Prince Andrew would skip the family’s Christmas celebrations at Sandringham amid scrutiny over his links to an alleged Chinese spy.
The Daily Mail exclusively revealed that the embattled Duke of York agreed not to further embarrass the King and voluntarily decided, along with his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, to skip the annual celebrations in Norfolk.
It is believed the couple are likely to remain at Royal Lodge.
Those guests at Sandringham will be able to enjoy a mix of traditional and festive fun created by the Royal Family themselves.
Members of The Firm open their gifts on Christmas Eve in a nod to the family’s German origins.
They place their gifts on trestle tables and exchange them at tea time, and are known to enjoy giving each other novelty gifts, usually buying things that are cheap and will make people laugh rather than spending a lot on big, fancy gifts. .
For example, Prince William reportedly gave his late grandmother a pair of slippers emblazoned with her face.
Kate, Princess of Wales, however, opted for something safer for Queen Elizabeth: a jar of homemade chutney. They then dress in black tie for a Christmas Eve dinner.
The monarch, 76, wore a smart light brown coat over a white shirt and gray trousers for Wednesday’s Christmas church service, and Charles completed his ensemble with a pair of tan dress shoes.
The future king of Great Britain, William, with his son, Prince George.
The following day, the royals attend the service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate, where they are greeted by well-wishers, before returning for a traditional lunch of roast turkey and all the trimmings.
They sit down ready to eat at 1.15pm sharp, according to Queen Elizabeth II’s former chef, Darren McGrady, who frequently catered for Christmas at Sandringham in the 1980s and 1990s.
On Christmas night, they are said to play parlor games, such as charades and bingo.