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After what Prince William has described as a "brutal" year, there were smiles all around as the British royals stepped out on Christmas morning. King Charles led members of his family to morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church. The Princess of Wales shined like a star on top of a Christmas tree as she greeted well-wishers after the service on Wednesday. Her and Prince William's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, also charmed the crowds.
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King Charles, who was diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this year, led members of his family to the service on Dec. 25.
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The Princess of Wales, who announced in September that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment, looked festive in a green coat.
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The whole Wales family coordinated in green and blue shades for the holiday.
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The Princess of Wales' tartan scarf complemented her nine-year-old daughter's coat.
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Charlotte completed her Christmas outfit with a velvet green bow in her hair.
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The family of five missed gathering with relatives last week at King Charles' pre-Christmas lunch. After what has been an incredibly tough year, HOLA! USA understands that the family wanted to start Christmas in Norfolk earlier that usual.
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Prince Louis had his hands full with gifts from well-wishers.
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Like his son Louis, Prince William was spotted carrying a Mickey Mouse plush.
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Princess Anne's granddaughter, Mia Tindall, shared a laugh with her dad, Mike Tindall.
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On Radio Marsden back in 2021, Prince William said that for him, “bringing the family together at Christmastime is always lovely because we’re quite spread out doing our things a lot of time during the year. So, we get very few moments to actually come together.”
“And when I see my children meet up with my cousins’ children, and they all have a wonderful time playing together. It’s very special. I look forward to that a lot. Obviously, Christmas is a new dynamic when you have children. Suddenly it’s a whole different ballgame of noise and excitement,” the Prince of Wales added. “I’m enjoying the new version of Christmas in my life.”
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Ahead of Christmas, it was reported that Princess Beatrice, who is pregnant with her second child, had changed her holiday plans due to medical advice. She was reportedly set to spend the festive period with her in-laws. Instead, she, her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, her stepson Christopher Woolf and daughter Sienna (not pictured) celebrated Christmas at Sandringham.
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Lena Tindall sweetly held her mom Zara's hand during the royal family's walk.
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Zara's brother Peter Phillips along with his two daughters, Savannah and Isla (pictured in the green coat), also celebrated Christmas with his uncle King Charles.
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During the walkabout, Prince William laughed that it was "flowers" for his daughter Princess Charlotte and "chocolate" for his sons, noting it's "very easy."
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The Duchess of Edinburgh, dressed in a sophisticated blue coat, walked between her daughter Lady Louise and brother-in-law Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.
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Sophie's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh and their son James walked behind her.
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According to the Daily Mail, a woman, who had worked for Macmillan Cancer Support, told the Princess of Wales, "I just wanted to say you are an inspiration to all the patients."
"The amount of people who have written this year is extraordinary and I think cancer just really does resonate with so many families," Her Royal Highness replied.
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Per the Daily Mail, another woman told Catherine, "We're all behind you, never forget that," to which the Princess replied, "Thank you very much, [that's] so kind, nice to meet you."
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In his annual Christmas message, King Charles said, "From a personal point of view, I offer special heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness and have helped provide the strength care and comfort we have needed."
His Majesty added, "I am deeply grateful too to all those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement."
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