The jolly bunch of the British royals have kept up their age-old tradition of gathering for a church service every Christmas. King Charles III, 75, and his wife Queen Camilla, 76, led the pack and sauntered into Sandringham Estate in eastern England on the 25th of December. They were joined by their fabulous entourage, including Prince William, 41, and his stunning spouse Princess Kate, 41, and their adorable offspring Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5.
The Royal Family's annual Christmas Day assembly took place at Sandringham, as reported by PA News Agency. Bystanders, some having waited since dawn, greeted the royal family with open arms as they trekked towards St. Mary Magdalene Church. Even Prince Andrew, tainted by a shady sexual abuse scandal, attended with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who made a comeback after a noticeable absence.
Regrettably, absent from this heartwarming gathering were Harry and Duchess Meghan, who have abandoned their royal duties and now reside in the United States. Harry's relationships with his royal kin have been severely strained since their departure.
Did you know?
Christmas celebrations by the British royals date back to the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660. However, during the English Interregnum, Christmas was banned for nearly a decade. Today, not only do the royals honor this time-honored tradition, but they also use church services as a platform to engage with their admirers, upholding British customs and people's connection to the monarchy.
Sources:
- PA News Agency
- Various online sources (citations omitted for brevity)
