The Royal Family in 2023: A look at some of the key stories from the King's first full year of reign
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The King and Queen will celebrate Christmas Day with other members of the Royal Family at Sandringham.
Charles and Camilla were accompanied by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to the morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church.
The King and Queen waved to well-wishers as they attended a Christmas Eve service at the church on Sunday.
Royal Christmas traditionally involves welcoming people outside the church and having a family dinner with turkey and all the trimmings.
Sandringham House was the private home of four generations of British monarchs for more than 160 years and is now owned by the King.
Charles' second Christmas message will be broadcast at 3pm and recorded in the Center Room at Buckingham Palace, which leads to the royal residence's iconic balcony.
The room is decorated with a live Christmas tree, which will be replanted after the broadcast.
Natural and sustainable decorations hang from its branches, including hand-turned wood, dried oranges, glass balls, pine cones and paper.
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Princess of Wales meets well-wishers after the service
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:46
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The disgraced Prince Andrew also visits the church with his family
Andrew's alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein will face further scrutiny in the new year with the release of hundreds of files from a libel case following a ruling by a US judge.
His ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, made her first public appearance at Sandringham in years, walking alongside her ex-husband and smiling broadly at the press.
Andrew's daughters were with their husbands, Princess Beatrice with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Prince Eugenie with Jack Brooksbank.
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:40
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King Charles and Queen Camilla leave the church after the Christmas morning service
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:23
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Sarah Ferguson appears to be collecting gifts from well-wishers
Some traveled especially from the USA, others brought gifts for Sarah Ferguson. The Queen was pictured carrying gift bags and bouquets of flowers as she left the church.
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:20
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The royal family attends the Christmas service at Sandringham
Royal fans gathered as the Prince and Princess of Wales walked hand in hand from the home in Sandringham to St Mary Magdalene Church with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
They walked behind the king and queen, who were greeted by about a thousand local residents, many of whom had waited for hours on Christmas morning to catch a glimpse of the family.
For the second year in a row, the disgraced Duke of York attended church with the Sandringham family.
His ex-wife Sarah, Duchess of York, made her first public appearance at Sandringham in years, walking alongside her ex-husband and smiling broadly at the press.
Andrew's daughters were with their husbands, Princess Beatrice with Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Prince Eugenie with Jack Brooksbank.
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Prince William and Princess Kate leave the church service with children
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:09
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Princess Eugenie and Beatrice among the members of the royal family leave the Christmas service
Ack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie at the Christmas morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk
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Princess Beatrice and Sarah Ferguson were also seen saying goodbye
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:05
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Lady Armstrong-Jones accompanies the royals at the service
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones and the Earl of Snowdon attend the Christmas Day morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 12:03
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Protester with Palestinian flag seen talking to police
The man was seen carrying a placard next to a Palestinian flag and appeared to be alone.
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Well-wishers gather to meet the royals at the church
They brought folding chairs and blankets to keep warm and comfortable.
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Maira Butt25. December 2023 11:55