Prince William and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, are returning to a royal household Christmas custom.
On Sunday, William, Kate and their three kids attended the vacation service at Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk. Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, participated within the vacation service in 2019, however this 12 months marks Prince Louis’, 4, debut.
The newly appointed Prince and Princess of Wales joined King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, on Christmas Day. 2022 is the primary time the royal household has celebrated the vacation collectively for the reason that coronavirus pandemic two years in the past.
Middleton was seen in a inexperienced coat and matching hat as her daughter wore a vibrant crimson gown, becoming for Christmas day. William and George wore fits with blue ties and Louis was seen in a blue coat and knee socks.
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Earlier than the vacation weekend, Middleton had a particular message for Queen Elizabeth II at her second annual “Royal Carols: Collectively at Christmas” occasion.
She shared on Instagram, “This 12 months’s service is devoted to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to all those that are sadly now not with us. Whereas Christmas will really feel very totally different this 12 months, we will nonetheless bear in mind the reminiscences and traditions we shared.”
“Take time to decelerate and rejoice with household and associates all of the fantastic issues that make Christmas so particular.”
The princess was beautiful in a glittery black jacket with gold trim as she shared, “This 12 months, we have invited a whole bunch of inspiring people to the service. Those that showcase the ability of connectedness and group values, permitting us to proceed Her Majesty’s custom of recognizing and thanking those that have gone above and past to help others. Her Majesty leaves with us an unbelievable legacy and one which has deeply impressed many people.”
Christmas was at all times very particular for the queen, who died at 96 years previous in September. The queen typically spoke of affection, charity and household in her annual Christmas speeches all through her reign, and he or she gave an particularly private speech final 12 months, after the demise of her husband Prince Philip.
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The monarch shared, “Though it’s a time of nice happiness and good cheer for a lot of, Christmas could be arduous for many who have misplaced family members. This 12 months, particularly, I perceive why.”
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Charles beforehand introduced that he would host Christmas at Sandringham, Queen Elizabeth’s property in Norfolk, persevering with the lengthy custom throughout the royal household.
Fox Information Digital’s Cara Haladey contributed to this report