King Charles attended a service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Sunday morning, enjoying crisp winter sunshine as he marked his final church visit before the royal family’s Christmas celebrations.
Dressed warmly in a charcoal grey suit and a camel wool coat, the King carried a navy umbrella despite the calm weather, with the soft golden light of the morning casting a festive glow over the scene.
Charles attended the service alone, sparking curiosity about the absence of Queen Camilla. However, her recent recovery from a chest infection was not the reason for her absence.
The 77-year-old Queen had suffered a severe chest infection last month, which caused her to cancel several important engagements, including the Royal Variety Performance. Thankfully, she has now fully recovered but chose to remain behind at Sandringham to oversee preparations for the upcoming Christmas celebrations.
The King appeared in good spirits as he made his way to the church, pausing to wave to well-wishers gathered outside and sharing a friendly exchange with the Reverend before entering.
St. Mary Magdalene Church has been an integral part of the royal family’s Christmas traditions, with many members regularly attending services there during the holiday season.
As King Charles continued this beloved tradition, preparations for the royal family’s arrival at Sandringham were well underway.
This will be the first Christmas at Sandringham since Charles became King. While the King has maintained his busy schedule, Queen Camilla has played a crucial role behind the scenes, ensuring that the family’s Christmas festivities run smoothly.
Recently, the Queen also made headlines for personally delivering toys and food donations to charitable organizations, demonstrating her commitment to supporting those in need during the holidays.
Additionally, she took her grandchildren to the West End in London to see Operation Mincemeat, even ‘borrowing’ a minibus for the outing.
