The Queen joins Sophie Wessex for church at Sandringham
The Queen dons a festive feathered hat as she joins daughter-in-law Sophie Wessex for church at Sandringham – ahead of welcoming her family for Christmas Day
- The Queen, 92, attended church with daughter-in-law Sophie Wessex today
- The monarch donned a festive feathered hat and tweed coat for the outing
- Sophie, 53, who enjoys a close relationship with Her Majesty, was chic in brown
- The Queen will welcome members of the family for Christmas at Sandringham
The Queen appeared in excellent spirits as she joined daughter-in-law Sophie Wessex for church on Sunday morning.
The monarch, 92, and the Countess of Wessex, 53, shared a car as they made their way to St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate, Norfolk.
The Queen donned a festive feathered hat for the outing, which she paired with a red and grey tweed coat.
Sunday service: The Queen, 92, and the Countess of Wessex, 53, shared a car as they made their way to St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate, Norfolk
Country ready: Prince Edward’s Sophie, who enjoys a close relationship with her mother in law, opted for a brown hat and coat, worn over a green dress, pictured
Festive cheer: The Queen and Sophie Wessex both beamed as they made their way to church
Meanwhile Prince Edward’s Sophie, who enjoys a close relationship with her mother in law, opted for a brown hat and coat, worn over a green dress.
The Queen will host Sophie, her husband Edward and other senior members of the royal family for Christmas on the royal estate on Tuesday.
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The regimented schedule begins on Christmas Eve when the Royal clan arrive at Sandringham in order of seniority, with Charles and Camilla the last to appear, mid-afternoon.
This prevents the chaos of everyone pitching up at the same time and limits pressure on staff.
Wet weather: The Queen stepped out under an umbrella that perfectly matched her red outfit as she left church
The Queen attended the church in Sandringham with her daughter-in-law Sophie Wessex
Security checks: Police searched well-wishers hoping to see the royals this morning
Despite the scale of the event, the Queen is keen that as many staff as possible enjoy Christmas with their own families, and has a scaled-down retinue.
On arrival, the Royals are shown to their rooms. There are thought to be 29 bedrooms in the house, including some for staff.
Each of the Queen’s children have their own room. Her grandchildren are all treated equally.
Those likely to have servants’ rooms include the Queen’s nephew, the Earl of Snowdon, his wife Serena and their children. His sister Lady Sarah Chatto, her husband Daniel and two children are also likely to be included.
The family follow the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve. Small jokey gifts are preferred. Harry was once given a ‘grow-your-own girlfriend’ kit from Kate, while he is said to have given his grandmother a shower cap.
Braving the weather: Royal fans were searched by police outside the church in Norfolk
Checks in place: Well-wishers and police alike seemed in good spirits at Sandringham today
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