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Royal Family Steps Out in Style for Annual Christmas Service in Sandringham
Sandringham, Norfolk – The British Royal Family made their traditional Christmas Day appearance at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Thursday, December 25, 2025. The festive occasion saw family members, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla, attend the annual morning service, showcasing a range of holiday fashion.
King Charles, who is continuing his cancer treatment, addressed the public in a video released by Buckingham Palace, expressing optimism for reduced treatment in the new year thanks to early diagnosis and effective intervention. Princess Kate Middleton, now in remission from her own cancer treatment as of January 2025, also joined the family.
Notably absent from the gathering was Prince Andrew, who relinquished his royal titles in October 2024. His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were present alongside other members of the royal family.
A Look at the Royal Wardrobe:
The Christmas Day service provided a glimpse into the royals’ sartorial choices, with many opting for sophisticated checkered coats. Queen Camilla and Princess Anne, however, embraced the holiday spirit in vibrant red ensembles.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla: King Charles sported a tan coat over a charcoal gray suit. Queen Camilla radiated festive cheer in a striking red coat by Anna Valentine, complemented by a matching Philip Treacy hat, a patterned scarf, and a brooch once belonging to Queen Elizabeth II.
- The Prince and Princess of Wales and Children: Prince William, Princess Kate, and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, presented a coordinated picture in shades of brown and navy. Princess Kate wore a brown plaid Blazé Milano coat, a Gucci skirt, Gianvito Rossi boots, a Demellier bag, and a brown fascinator from Juliette Botterill Millinery.
Princess Charlotte mirrored her mother’s style in a tan coat with brown velvet trim. Prince George and Prince Louis matched their father in navy suits and coats, with Prince William adding a patterned scarf to his look.
- Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi: Princess Beatrice chose a checkered belted coat from Cara Cara, topped with a burgundy Justine Bradley-Hill hat. Her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, wore a navy coat with olive green trousers.
- Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank: Princess Eugenie continued the checkered trend in a caped Byan coat in purple and green, paired with a purple Emily-London Headwear hat. Jack Brooksbank opted for a dark coat with a light-blue tie.
- Princess Anne: Princess Anne echoed Queen Camilla’s festive choice, appearing in a red coat, scarf, and brooch.
- Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh: Prince Edward wore a tan coat with a striped scarf. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, showcased another checkered coat with plum trim from Suzannah London and a matching Jane Taylor hat.
- James, Earl of Wessex, and Lady Louise Windsor: Prince Edward and Sophie’s children, James and Lady Louise Windsor, joined their parents. James kept it classic in a dark coat and suit. Lady Louise wore a tan Prada coat and a Jane Taylor hat from her mother’s collection.
- The Tindall Family: Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, wore a dark gray Hobbs London coat and a pink Justine Bradley-Hill hat for a dash of color. Her husband, Mike Tindall, complemented her with a pink pocket square in his gray suit. Their elder daughter, Mia Tindall, joined the checkered coat contingent, while younger Lena Tindall sported a dark coat with red trim and charming butterfly details on the collar.