LONDON — The Waleses 2023 family Christmas card may have turned up the glamour a few weeks back with a black and white family portrait, but Christmas at Sandringham, Norfolk in the East of England on Christmas Day called for wrapping up warm and blending in with nature’s surroundings.
King Charles and Queen Camilla led the family to church, with the Waleses following behind. Also joining them were Prince Andrew; his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and their daughters with their respective partners: Princess Beatrice with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Prince Eugenie with Jack Brooksbank.
Kate Middleton wore a royal deep blue overcoat with a navy roll neck that matched her suede boots and bow-detailed hat featuring a feather.
Princess Charlotte, holding her mother’s hand, wore a moss green peacoat, while Prince Louis wore a navy double breasted coat with green tartan trousers.
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales at Sandringham Church
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Princes William and George were in their usual suits — one in black, the other in navy.
It has become tradition for the British royal family to attend a Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, where they are then greeted by crowds outside as the group walks back to the royal residence.
Last Christmas, the new Princess of Wales rewore a custom structured military green coat from Alexander McQueen featuring flap pockets. She debuted the coat in January 2020 when she visited the City Hall in Bradford’s Centenary Square.
She topped that outfit with a Philip Treacy wide-brimmed hat in the same shade as her coat, decorated with a simple bow and feather.