King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to crowds outside St Mary Magdalene church on the Sandringham estate as they led the royal family to their annual Christmas morning church service.
Charles and Camilla led the family on the short walk from Sandringham House to the church for the service, which started at 11am.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was absent for a second year, having been stripped of his titles this year in a dramatic fall from grace.
His ex-wife Sarah Ferguson was also absent from the Sandringham party, but both their children Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were present.
The royal family were greeted by Rev Canon Dr Paul Williams on the church steps.
Both Camilla and the Princess Royal opted for bright red coats for their Christmas day outing, with Camilla opting for black gloves with fur decoration.
King Charles was wearing a camel-coloured overcoat and waved at members of the public who lined the walk-way.
The family did not stop to speak to those gathered, as this happens after the church service is finished.
The Prince and Princess of Wales were towards the back of the party walking down the drive, guiding their children Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis.
Princess Anne and husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby player Mike Tindall, were a few steps behind the King.
St Mary Magdalene, in its present form, dates back to the 16th Century and is used by the Royal Family when they are in residence at Sandringham. The church has also been used a site of celebration, such as for Princess Charlotte’s christening.
King Edward VII started the tradition of spending Christmas on the Sandringham Estate.
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