The Prince and Princess of Wales were among the guests to head to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday afternoon in order to enjoy 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.
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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.
© Max MumbyThe royal was glad to be there!
Beatrice’s smile
Beatrice was seen grinning from ear to ear as she pulled in.
© 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.
© 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.
© 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.
© 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.
© 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.
© 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.
© 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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