The royal family joins Queen Elizabeth for Christmas service in Sandringham – all the pics

Merry Christmas! The Queen’s family joined her for the most important day of the year – Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk. The royal family attended the hour long service before conducting a walkabout and spreading holiday cheer to well-wishers. Scroll through for the best pictures from the royal family’s Christmas Day outing.

The Lady of the hour!

Queen Elizabeth was in high spirits as she stepped outside of St. Mary Magdalene. While she was joined by a host of relatives, noticeably absent was her husband, Prince Philip, who chose to spend a quiet morning in.

The Royal Fab Four, plus one

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were joined by Prince Charles as they made their way around the crowd – and said their hellos! The future King, whose wife Camilla missed the occasion due to a cold, was all smiles as he joined his family.

Girl Talk

Meghan and Kate walked side-by-side as they made their way into the church with their husbands. The Duchesses each showed off their impeccable style.

Royal style

Kate Middleton, who stunned in a coat dress by Catherine Walker, shook hands with well-wishers during a walkabout. The Duchess of Cambridge and her husband were sans their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Kate told one woman that her two oldest woke them up nice and early though.

Meghan’s Milestone

The Duchess of Sussex, who is expecting her first child, marked her first Christmas as a royal. Prince Harry’s wife dressed her baby bump in head-to-toe Victoria Beckham as she greeted well-wishers with her husband.

Christmas Cheer

Prince William and Kate spread Christmas cheer as they spent some quality time shaking hands with royal spectators, who spent their morning awaiting their arrival.

Hey girls!

Autumn Phillips and Princess Beatrice walked side-by-side, and showed off their holiday style as they made their arrival at the church.

The Tindalls have arrived

Zara and Mike Tindall showed some PDA as they made their way inside of the church with their family. The pair spent the morning without their daughters, Mia and Lena.