King Charles III and Royal Family Will Attend Annual Christmas Service at Sandringham Church: Details

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Royal tradition! King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla and more royal family members will begin their holiday celebrations at Sandringham Church this year.Buckingham Palace announced the family’s plans in a press release on Monday, December 19, per royal correspondent Omid Scobie. “Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort accompanied by Members of the Royal Family will attend the Morning Service on Christmas Day at Sandringham Church on Sunday 25th December 2022,” the announcement read.The British royals have traditionally spent the holidays at Queen Elizabeth II‘s Sandringham House in Norfolk, England, often visiting a country church to worship on Christmas Day.

This year marks the family’s first Christmas season without the queen, who died at age 96 in September.“It will be extremely sad not to have the queen there,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month, adding that the festivities will feel “bittersweet” in Her Majesty’s absence. “[She] would not want them to mope or let that detract everyone from coming together and enjoying the occasion.”Charles, 74, immediately assumed his rightful place on the throne after his mother’s death.

He is set to deliver the annual Christmas address to the Commonwealth this year and will “undoubtedly pay tribute to the queen in his speech and privately within the family,” the insider told Us.As the royal relatives gather together, Elizabeth will surely remain on their minds and hearts. “They’ll share fond memories, raise glasses and likely make speeches about the wonderful life and legacy she’s left behind,” the source added. “There’s a shared commitment among the whole family to stay true to her values and carry on with the wonderful work she did during her time