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In a poignant moment of togetherness, Kate Middleton stepped out with her family for the royal tradition of Christmas Day services at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Wednesday, Dec. 25. After a particularly challenging year marked by her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales was joined by her husband, Prince William, and their children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
Their appearance together was a powerful display of family unity, as they greeted well-wishers.
Here’s a look at some of the most touching moments from their Christmas Day walk to church.
Royal Tradition
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The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a smile as they walked with their kids, where Prince William held Princess Charlotte’s hand in a sweet sign of their tight father-daughter bond.
Look of Love
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Princess Kate gave her kids a look of love as she walked in step with her family.
The British royal family’s public-facing march to and from church at St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate is a time-honored Christmas tradition, and especially memorable as one of Princess Kate’s few appearances in 2024 after undergoing treatment for cancer and completing chemotherapy.
Family First
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King Charles and Queen Camilla led the family at Sandringham, continuing tradition amid a difficult year in which the King, 76, was also diagnosed with cancer. The sovereign’s treatment is ongoing, and palace sources said it will continue into 2025, moving “in a very positive direction.”
Christmas Cheer
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After the service, Kate warmly greeted members of the public who lined the route, eager to catch a glimpse of the royal family.
Season’s Greetings
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With a bright smile, she shook hands, accepted armfuls of flowers, and knelt to speak with young children.
Family Unity
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Prince William shares a touching moment with Prince George as the family steps out on Christmas morning.
Royal Gifts
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In a charming moment, as the kids excitedly scooped up their treats and trinkets from the crowd, William exclaimed: “Flowers [for Charlotte], chocolate [for George and Louis]. Very easy!”
Public Support
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Well-wisher Karen Mclean, 73, who has endured cancer for over 20 years, spoke with both Kate and King Charles.
“We just had a little talk about cancer,” she told Sky News, recalling a warm exchange with the princess. Kate hugged Ms. Maclean, who had traveled from North Lincolnshire for the occasion.
She noted that both Kate and Charles appeared “very well actually, considering what they’re going through.” After hugging Kate, she added, “What a privilege.”
Festive Trio
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Led by their grandfather, King Charles, the children smiled and greeted well-wishers who lined the route as the family made their way to church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church at Sandringham in Norfolk, where the royal family gathers each year to celebrate the holiday.
Church Service
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The family of five leaves church service on Christmas morning on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Holding Hands
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Kate was all smiles as she held hands with Louis on their way to church on Christmas morning.
Royal Christmas
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Led by King Charles, the royal family leaves church service in Sandringham on Christmas morning.
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