The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests to head to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon where they enjoyed a festive meal with King Charles ahead of Christmas. The royal couple were seen joined by two of their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Other royals who were seen heading to the event included the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, the Duke of Kent, Lady Sarah Chatto and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, who were seen smiling as they arrived in their car.
Eugenie and Beatrice had both been absent from Kate's carol concert, which was hosted on 5 December. Although their father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been stripped of his royal titles due to his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, it's believed that the King isn't seeking to punish the royal ladies for their father's actions.
The King typically hosts a meal for his family ahead of going to Sandringham, where the royals like to spend Christmas Day. The monarch will no doubt be delighted by William and Kate's attendance, with the pair and their children absent from last year's proceedings.
HELLO! understood at the time that the Prince and Princess of Wales were already in Norfolk when the King held last year's meal. The couple were spending time with their children after they had broken up from school.
The monarch has continued the tradition that was started by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who hosted her family before she headed down to Sandringham for her official Christmas break. The event is usually attended by wider members of the royal family who don't traditionally travel down to Sandringham to celebrate with the King.
Scroll down to see the best photos from the event…
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© Max MumbyThe young royal looked forward to the event
Prince William and Charlotte
Prince William was in charge of driving his family to the event, with Charlotte sitting at the front at one point. She was joined by brothers Louis and George, and their nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.
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© Max MumbyThe pair were seen smiling
Beatrice and Eugenie arrive
Beatrice and Eugenie were also among the royals on the guest list, and the sisters were seen arriving together.
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© Max MumbyThe royal was glad to be there!
Beatrice's smile
Beatrice was seen grinning from ear to ear as she pulled in.
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© Max MumbySophie always looks amazing
Duchess Sophie
The Duchess of Edinburgh was seen arriving alongside her husband, Prince Edward, and their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor. The royal looked so elegant in an emerald dress.
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© Max MumbyEdward arrived with Sophie and Lady Louise
Prince Edward
The Duke of Edinburgh was seen arriving alongside his wife and daughter for the festive gathering.
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© Max MumbyThe King has a close relationship with his sister
Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence
The Princess Royal was also seen attending the event alongside her husband, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
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© Max MumbyEugenie's husband also attended the gathering
Jack Brooksbank
The royal sisters weren't alone when they arrived at the event, as Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, was seen alongside his wife.
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© Max MumbyThe Duke of Kent joined his wider family
Duke of Kent
The King made sure that the Duke of Kent was in attendance after the royal lost his wife, the late Duchess of Kent in September.
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© Max MumbyLady Sarah was joined by her husband and one of her sons
Lady Sarah Chatto
The King's cousin, Lady Sarah Chatto, was seen arriving alongside her husband, Daniel, and their eldest son, Samuel Chatto.
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© Max MumbyDavid arrived in style!
David Armstrong-Jones
While many of the royals arrived in cars and black cabs, the King's cousin, David Armstrong-Jones instead opted to bike to Buckingham Palace. The 64-year-old wore a bright orange ho-vis jacket to keep himself safe while cycling in the low light.
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© Max MumbyLady Helen wrapped up warm
Lady Helen Taylor
Also among the royal guests were Lady Helen Taylor, the daughter of the Duke and late Duchess of Kent. The royal wrapped up warm for the event with a gorgeous scarf.
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© Max MumbyAlexandra waved to crowds waiting outside
Princess Alexandra
The late Queen's cousin, Princess Alexandra, was also in attendance at the event. The 88-year-old royal waved at crowds as she arrived.
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© Max MumbyFlora is currently 61st in line to the throne
Flora and Timothy Vesterberg
Many members of the King's extended family also arrived. Flora Vesterberg, the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra, and her husband, Timothy, were seen arriving together.
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© Max MumbySophie's daughter smiled for the camera
Sophie Winkleman
Sophie Winkleman was seen heading to the event with her husband, Lord Frederick Windsor. One of their daughters was seen smiling for the camera as their car pulled in.
