(from left) Prince William, Prince Charles, Kate, Camilla and Prince Harry
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With many watching, the couple walked to and from church with much of their family. The Queen, however, took a car to the services – just a short drive from her home at Sandringham, Norfolk. Key in her family's thoughts and prayers: Prince Philip, who is still in the hospital after undergoing emergency surgery on Friday.
Members of the family are set to visit Prince Philip after lunch. The 90-year-old patriarch is said to be be in "good spirits" and comfortable after spending a second night in the hospital in Cambridge.
William and Kate were joined on the walk to the 16th century St. Mary Magdalene Church by Prince Charles; William's cousins Princess Beatrice and Eugenie; and newlyweds Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall. Kate, in an aubergine-colored coat by an unnamed British designer and hat by Jane Corbett, was flanked by husband William, 29, and her brother-in-law Prince Harry, 27.
This is the first time Kate, 29, has spent Christmas with the royal family – a fact that likely boosted the number of people who came out to watch from the sidelines.
The 11 a.m. service, which begun with a rendition of the national anthem, was the second visit to the church for senior members of the family, who privately attended the communion service at 9 a.m.
After nearly 40 minutes, the family emerged again to greet well-wishers. Kate chatted with some children, and Beatrice was seen with armfuls of flowers. The Queen was overwhelmed with bouquets from royals fans.
The royals are set to have a traditional turkey lunch – then watch the Queen's speech this afternoon.
When the royals visit Prince Philip later, it will provide a little Christmas boost for him, and comes a day after the Queen and others went to his bedside Saturday.
Prince William and Kate
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