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It was a family affair for the royal family at church this morning as the Queen was joined by Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as her parents Carole and Michael, in Sandringham.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 37, looked relaxed as they made their way to Sandringham’s St Mary Magdalena church earlier this morning.
Kate turned heads in a multi-coloured coat and a mauve fedora hat with an animal print band, coordinating with the Queen, 93, who wore a tasteful plum skirt and jacket ensemble, along with a matching electric blue hat.
The Cambridge’s friend Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, was also seen joining the group dressed in a navy buttoned coat and a brown faux fur hat, alongside her husband David, the Marquess of Cholmondeley.
Stylish couple! Prince William and Kate Middleton made their way to Sandringham’s St Mary Magdalene church this morning (pictured)
The Queen attended the service and travelled to the church by car. She sported a tasteful woolen jacket and skirt ensemble with a matching hat
Kate paired the bold coat with a pair of suede brown boots, coordinating gloves and a leather clutch bag.
She accessorised with a shiny pair of drop earrings. Her makeup was discreet, with just a dash of blush and eye-shadow.
Famous for her immaculately blow-dried hair, Kate’s hazelnut locks were visible underneath her stylish hat as she walked side-by-side with her husband.
William looked stylish in a blue coat and trousers of the same colour. He smiled as the couple exchanged words on their way to the service.
Rose Hanbury (far left) and David, The Marquess of Cholmondeley, (dressed in a red scarf) attended Sunday Service with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, Norfolk
The pair shared a confident smile as they made their way to church, greeting onlookers and well-wishers in their path
The pair seemed relaxed, enjoying the walk to the church without their three children Prince George, 6, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, 1, this morning.
They addressed friendly smiles and nods to the crowd that gathered on the way to the church.
They were joined at church by a group of friends and family, including Rose, who wore a long navy coat with fur hat for the occasion, alongside her husband David, spotted in the background wearing a red scarf.
The trio haven’t been seen together in public since they attended a State Dinner for President Trump’s visit last June.
Members of the royal family and their circle all gathered at Sandringham, waiting for the Sunday church service to begin. The Cambridge’s friend the Marchioness of Cholmondeley was seen joining the group, far left, dressed in a faux fur brown hat and matching coat, while Carole and Michael could be seen chatting with one another
They were joined at church by a group of friends and family, including Rose, who wore a long navy coat with fur hat for the occasion, alongside her husband David, spotted in the background wearing a red scarf
Prince William looked relaxed this Sunday morning, comfortably wrapped up in a navy blue coat, his hands in his pockets
Onlookers were standing on the grace in hopes of catching the royals’ attention. Prince William and Kate addressed friendly nods and smiles to the crowd
Kate’s parents Carole and Michael also joined the group for the church service, having recently returned from a holiday in St. Barts.
The couple have spent the past week relaxing in the Caribbean resort with children Pippa, 36, and James, 32, and their partners James Matthews, 44, and Alizee Thevenet.
While James and Alizee are still in the luxury resort, it appears Carole and Michael flew home at the end of the week.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s appearance at church is unusual, and they do not often join the Queen – apart from on the first service of the year.
Celebrity and portrait photographer Rachell Smith, has revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge has adopted a similar style to The Queen, 93, by perfecting a photogenic royal wave, as well as her walk, to be photographed
Onlookers and well-wishers got to stand on the grass, hoping to catch a nod of a smile from the royal family members making their way to the service.
Police officers made sure to search the crowd before they allowed them in the perimetre.
Kate, who has embraced her status as Queen in waiting, is drawing inspiration from the Queen in more ways than one.
Celebrity and portrait photographer Rachell Smith, has revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge has adopted a similar style to The Queen, 93, by perfecting a photogenic royal wave, as well as her walk, to be photographed.
Police officers searched visitors and onlookers as they arrived to see the Queen and members of the royal family including Kate and William attend church
She said: ‘From observing their styles, I think Kate is adapting similar facial expressions and is interacting with her surroundings similar to that of The Queen.
‘Kate is very relaxed and seems to enjoy meeting people’.
Rachell revealed that Kate, like her sister-in-law Meghan Markle, uses ‘great posture’ to give the illusion of confidence in a photograph.
Everyone seemed relaxed this Sunday as royals fans gathered around Sandringham to catch a glimpse of the Queen as she attended church
Prince Philip, 98 who spent four nights in hospital before Christmas, did not attend the service today (sun), apparently choosing to staying inside in the warm. He has now not been seen at St Mary Magdalene church for more than a year.
Philip was flown from Sandringham to King Edward VII Hospital in London on the Friday before Christmas for what was described as ‘observation and treatment in relation to a pre-existing condition.’
But he left hospital on Christmas Eve, and was flown back to Norfolk in the Queen’s luxury Sikorsky S-76 helicopter which touched down on the lawn at Sandringham House.
