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Prince & Princess of Wales

Prince Louis joins Royal Family for first time at Christmas service

Prince Louis has joined the Royal Family for the first time at the morning service at Sandringham on Christmas morning.

The four year old prince walked to the church of St. Mary Magdalene holding the hand of his mother, the Princess of Wales. His big sister, Princess Charlotte, and older brother, Prince George, were particularly attentive to the youngest member of the family as they made their way to the service.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children followed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to church on Christmas Day.

The Duke of York made a surprise appearance at the service. His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were also there. King Charles also invited Princess Beatrice’s stepson, Wolfie, to the family Christmas at Sandringham.

After the service, Louis was first out of the church doors behind The King – the two have a close bond and at the Jubilee, the prince was keen to sit on his grandfather’s knee at the Platinum Pageant.

The little prince also enjoyed a chat with Queen Camilla who put a protective arm around him as they walked away from the church.

Prince Louis joined his mum again as she guided him on his first walkabout, saying hello to many of the crowds who had waited for hours at the church to see the royals.

The Royal Family is spending Christmas together at Sandringham for the first time since 2019.

About author

Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.