Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have attended church with their parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Sandringham as they spend Christmas apart from their great-grandmother the Queen.
The Cambridge youngsters appeared alongside Prince William and Kate, both 39, as the family left the St Mary Magdalene Church near their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall.
William could be spotted driving his family to the service in pictures taken this morning, while his wife remained by his side – dressed in a stylish hat and a purple check coat – and his children, George, eight, Charlotte, six, and Louis, three, sat in the back of the car.
The Cambridges will not be joining the Queen at Windsor for Christmas this year, instead spending the festive season in Norfolk, where they will host members of the Middleton family.
Last night the Duchess of Cambridge gave millions of Britons a Christmas treat on TV as she played the piano to accompany singer Tom Walker with a poignant song performed by candlelight during her Westminster Abbey carol concert.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte (pictured left) and Prince Louis have attended church with their parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Sandringham as they spend Christmas apart from their great-grandmother the Queen
As the family left St Mary Magdalene Church, near Anmer Hall, Norfolk, the children from Cambridge were there alongside Prince William (39) and Kate (39) Prince George
William, (pictured right), could be seen driving his family to church in photos taken this morning. His wife was also present. She was dressed in stylish clothing and a purple checked coat, with his three children Louis and Charlotte, aged eight and six respectively.
Earlier today, William and Kate shared a Christmas message to pay tribute to ‘those who are alone or having to isolate away from loved ones’.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge jointly penned a tweet, which they signed off ‘W&C’ to indicate they had written it themselves, and posted it on Christmas morning.
After a sudden spike in Covid cases over recent weeks that forced people to seek refuge from their loved ones, they said today was ‘different’ to what many had expected.
It said, “This Christmas will differ from what many of you had imagined.” From those who are alone or having to isolate away from loved ones, to the incredible people supporting our NHS and caring for those most in need – we are thinking of you. W & C.’
According to some reports, the Duke and Duchess will be staying at Anmer Hall during the holidays. This is their residence on Queen’s Sandringham. The family of Kate is unknown.
The Cambridges are not celebrating Christmas with Middletons since 2016, when William Kate, George, and Charlotte went to Bucklebury for Christmas.
The Cambridges (pictured below) won’t be spending Christmas with Queen Elizabeth at Windsor this year. Instead, they will celebrate the holiday in Norfolk where members of the Middleton clan will join them.
Carole and Michael Middleton leaving the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk
The Mirror reports that although William and Kate may not be there on Christmas Day for the Queen, they will visit her throughout the festive period.
The Queen will be celebrating her first Christmas since her husband, Prince Philip’s death in April this year.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince William are both staying in the States for the holidays. This means that the Queen has yet to meet Lilibet her granddaughter.
However she will be joined on Christmas Day by Prince Charles and Camilla at Windsor Castle, in a boost for the monarch after Princess Anne had to drop out because her husband Sir Timothy Laurence contracted Covid, meaning neither he nor Anne could join the Queen.
Their future spouses will likely include Prince Andrew and Sarah, the Duchess of York’s ex-wife and former husband, as well as their two daughters, Princess Beatrice (and Princess Eugenie).
The Prince of Wales, the Duchess and Earl of Cornwall, and the Earl and Countessss Of Wessex, as well as the Duke and Duchesss of Gloucester, have all arrived at Windsor Castle for the Christmas Matins.
Their daughter, Lady Louise, and their son James Viscount Severn accompanied Sophie and Edward. After being greeted by the Dean at Windsor, they moved inside to attend the morning service.
Along with their children James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise, the Earl and Countess Of Wessex will be present for Christmas together.
They are expected to attend with James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise, the Earl and Countess Of Wessex.
Clarence House has confirmed that today, the Prince of Wales (and the Duchess) of Cornwall will join the monarch of Windsor at 95 years old.
Charles and Camilla’s plans were not clear until this week. The couple spent Christmas last year at Highgrove, their country home in Gloucestershire.
A Clarence House spokesperson confirmed that the Prince of Wales, The Duchess Cornwall and Her Majesty Queen will join her on Christmas Day.
Due to rising coronavirus infections, the Queen already cancelled her Windsor pre-Christmas meal for her extended family.
It’s understood that the Queen’s decision to not attend the service was made by her own choice. The precautionary approach taken in the past six months has led to the decision.
As she arrived at the Christmas service, the Duchess of Cornwall wore a blue-checkered coat and a white umbrella
Camilla donned a colorful mask to cover her face before she entered the chapel on Saturday for the Christmas Day Service.
It was discovered that on Monday she also abandoned plans to travel to Sandringham, her Norfolk country estate for Christmas.
Sources claimed that Queen Elizabeth II felt it was difficult for her family to travel between the residences without leaving behind staff and relatives.
One said, “Her Majesty leads by example.” Instead, she will spend Christmas at Windsor quietly with Philip.
Many family members will be present with Charles, Camilla and Queen Elizabeth II – Prince Andrew, his family, and the Earl and Lady Countess Of Wessex as well as their children.
Anne is her closest friend and she hoped Anne would also be able go with her. Anne, however, will spend her time at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire with her husband.
According to a senior royal source, Sir Tim tested positive for Covid. He is now following the proper rules. Christmas Day at Windsor won’t be possible.
According to reports, Sir Tim was positive for HIV early in the week. This means that he and Princess could fly to the Queen under the seven-day rule.
She typically hosts between 20-30 family members at her Norfolk residence, and crowds of supporters turn out to witness the royals walking to the Christmas Day service at the castle’s church. According to Mail sources, the Queen could still travel to Norfolk in January.
Kate’s touching piano performance at Westminster Abbey service leaves audiences speechless. Fans say that she’s ‘just like Diana,’ as the late monarch surprised guests with her musical abilities in 1988.
Kate Middleton’s touching and captivating piano performance during her Westminster Abbey carol concert has made viewers gasp after she aired it on television last night.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, stunned onlookers as she played the piano to accompany singer Tom Walker with a poignant song performed by candlelight at the service in London, which was a royal family affair.
Kate, who has tickled the ivories since she was a child, recorded the song with Walker in the Chapter House of the Abbey, one day before a community carol service on December 8 which was shown on ITV yesterday evening.
They played his Christmas single ‘For Those Who Can’t Be Here’ together – and despite the Duchess reportedly feeling ‘quite nervous’, fans rushed to Twitter to praise her performance.
Some others noted that Kate seemed to channel her mother-in law Princess Diana. She surprised everyone in Australia in 1988 with her piano performance.
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After her touching and captivating piano performance during her Westminster Abbey carol concert, Kate Middleton (pictured), has made viewers “speechless”
Some royal supporters noted Kate’s apparent channeling of Princess Diana, her late mother in law (pictured), who stunned the world in 1988 when she performed her own piano concert in Australia.
Despite Kate reportedly feeling ‘quite nervous’, fans rushed to Twitter to praise her performance (above)
On their 1988 Australian royal tour, Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Melbourne College of Arts.
When there, the princess delighted well-wishers by playing part of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 apparently with no sheet music.
The second visit of Diana to Australia was five months later than her first.
News footage shows Prince Charles and Princess Diana entering a rehearsal space where musicians perform in a semicircle.
Charles, his ex-music tutor and later Australian musician, is coerced into learning to play the cello.
Before putting the bow down, the prince plays some notes. After examining the prince, he turns to the princess. She is elegantly dressed in white and navy suits and matching wide-brimmed caps.
Reaction: Some fans pointed out the similarities between Kate and Diana’s piano performance
While Prince Charles and Princess Diana visited Melbourne College of Arts during their 1988 Australian royal tour, When there, the princess delighted well-wishers by playing part of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (see pictured), apparently with no sheet music
After some hesitation Princess Diana finally takes her place at the piano, and she begins the concerto. The newsreader described it as “complicated”.
Princess Diana was a skilled musician who started to play piano when she was a little girl.
Ruth Boche was Ruth Fermoy’s maternal grandmother. Ruth Boche was an accomplished pianist. In the 1920s, she studied with Alfred Cortot at Paris Conservatoire.
A fan commented on Diana and Kate’s performance: “She’s just like Princess Diana. She played the piano as well, quite well actually.”
One said, “Princess Diana also played piano well!” It’s wonderful that the Duchess has this same talent. I’ve enjoyed seeing her many talents from photography, beekeeping, and now piano.
Kate performs on the grand piano, while Tom Walker sings For Those Who Couldn’t Be There. This Christmas special aired live on ITV Christmas Eve
Reaction: The Duchess was praised by viewers for her performance.
Meanwhile, viewers were full of praise for the Duchess of Cambridge following her performance, with one saying: ”Such a beautiful and moving performance.’
Another said: ‘This is absolutely gorgeous and Kate on the piano for Tom Walker?? Absolute magic.
Another added, “Oh my… Catherine’s playing the piano.” Even though the cat was frozen, it didn’t know if the tree would be safe.
Another said, “This song and seeing Duchess Kate playing the piano was very touching for anybody who has lost someone recently.” You will always remember your loved ones during the Holidays. We are grateful!