Princess Kate and Prince William take George, Charlotte and Louis to King Charles' Christmas lunch
The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at Buckingham Palace to enjoy a festive lunch with members of the royal family
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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