Kate Middleton and Prince William bring their kids to church, Queen Elizabeth still recovering: The best photos from the British royals' Christmas

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte took a break from the traditional Sandringham Christmas. Instead, the royals attended the morning Christmas day service at St Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire with Kate's family. Photo: Andrew Matthews PA Wire/PA Images

For the first time in almost 30 years, Queen Elizabeth did not attend church on Christmas day due to a "heavy cold." On Christmas morning, Buckingham Palace announced: "The Queen continues to recover from a heavy cold and will stay indoors to assist with her recovery. Her Majesty will participate in the Royal Family Christmas celebrations during the day." Pictured here, in the Regency Room in Buckingham Palace, the Queen recorded her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth. Photo: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

The royal family arrived for the Christmas day church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Photo: Chris Radburn PA Wire/PA Images

From left to right: the Earl of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, the Countess of Wessex, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Photo: Chris Radburn PA Wire/PA Images

Prince George enjoyed a Christmas treat as he left St. Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire with his family. Photo: Andrew Matthews PA Wire/PA Images

Princess Charlotte had one on the way out as well. Photo: Andrew Matthews PA Wire/PA Images

Pippa Middleton, James Matthews and Michael Middleton also attended the morning Christmas Day service at St. Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire. Photo: Andrew Matthews PA Wire/PA Images

Prince Harry spent Christmas away from new love Meghan Markle as he continued with tradition at Sandringham. Photo: PA Images

Prince George wore his signature knee-high socks along with a gray wool coat. This was the first Christmas service the three-year-old attended with his family. Photo: PA Images

Pucker up! Charlotte's tights and bow matched perfectly with Kate's maroon coat. This was also her first church service. Photo: Getty Images

Princess Eugenie matched her lipstick to her fascinator for the Christmas day service. Photo: PA Images

The Cambridges attended service at the church where Pippa Middleton will be marrying in May with Kate's family. Photo: PA Images

Prince Philip continued with tradition and attended the service with Sophie Wessex and family. Photo: Getty Images

Prince Charles and Camilla led the way along with Autumn Phillips and her daughter Savannah. Autumn's sister-in-law Zara Tindall and Mike didn't attend this year's service after it was announced that they suffered a miscarriage earlier this week. Photo: Getty Images

Kate Middleton escorted an eager Princess Charlotte out of the St. Mark's church. Photo: Getty Images

The public waited to catch a glimpse of the royal family arriving for the Christmas day service in Norfolk. Photo: Chris Radburn PA Wire/PA Images