King Charles III Led Royal Family in First Christmas Church Walk in Three Years

This year's Christmas celebration in Sandringham is a little different for the British royal family. And King Charles III led his family to another chapter. Continuing the royal tradition of walking to the church on Christmas day.

It was the first time that they gathered for the festive season without their matriarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September this year. 

King Charles III and Queen Camilla lead the Royal Family in the Christmas church walk

It was also the first time that the Royal Family resumed this tradition due to the pandemic. Their last walkabout to the church was in 2019 when both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh were still alive.

King Charles and his two cousins, Lady Sarah Chatto, and her brother, David, the 2nd Earl of Snowdon

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children

King Charles III, determined to keep the Royal Family intact as he begins his reign, made sure all his family members were present in Sandringham House for Christmas day. 

His disgraced younger brother, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York who stepped back from public life in 2020, was part of the royal walkabout to the church. He walked beside his younger brother, Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, and James, Viscount Severn, son of Prince Edward.

Prince Andrew walked beside his brother, Prince Edward

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, and his son, James, Viscount Severn

The Countess of Wessex and her daughter Lady Louise

Present in the walkabout to the church: The King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and their children: George, Charlotte, and Louis. The Duke of York, Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edo Mapelli-Mozzi (bringing in his son from his previous relationship, Wolfie), Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, and their children: Louise and James. The Princess Royal and her husband, Sir Tim Laurence, Peter Phillips, and his two daughters: Savannah and Isla, Zara and Mike Tindall, and their daughters: Mia and Lena. Also in attendance were the King's first cousins, David, the 2nd Earl of Snowdon, and Lady Sarah Chatto. 

Princess Beatrice, her husband, Edo Mapelli-Mozzi, and his son, Wolfie

Princess Beatrice and Jack Brooksbank

Peter Phillips and his daughters, Savannah and Isla

Zara and Mike Tindall and their daughter, Lena

After the church service, the Royal Family members did the traditional walkabout to greet members of the public who gathered outside the church.

Members of the Royal Family collected flowers from the public during their walkabouts before heading back to Sandringham House.

Church debut of Prince Louis

One of the family members who delighted royal fans and the press was Prince Louis of Wales, the youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Prince Louis of Wales made his church debut on Christmas day

The adorable Prince Louis of Wales

Prince Louis delighted fans with his appearance

Prince Louis made his debut attending the church service at St. Magdalene church with the Royal Family on Christmas day. 

Instead of wearing trousers, the traditional wear of young princes when attending a church service, the four-year-old prince wore a long coat dress similar to the dress worn by his older sister, Princess Charlotte. His older brother, Prince George was in a navy blue suit, just like their father, Prince William.

The Waleses after the church service

Catherine leading Prince Louis to the church

Prince Louis twinning with Princess Charlotte's coat dress

Prince Louis, who amused fans during his balcony appearance at Trooping the Colors in June this year, did not disappoint with his walkabout debut. 

His animated facial expression once again delighted fans and he won hearts with his outfit. He is always the adorable royal child who never failed to impress royal fans. 

At 3:00 in the afternoon, the Royal Family members gathered in front of the television to watch King Charles III deliver his first Christmas speech during his reign.