British Royal Christmas 1: 2008-2021


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In the video, Eugenie saw some cards that had been dropped by one of the officers taking away the bouquets. She went over to pick them up to make sure they got to the right place.
 
Baroness of Books said:
Thank you for the extended video. I liked the involvement of the younger royals helping the Queen deal with the flowers. They came to give her their assistance which showed the respect and good manners due not just for her position, but for an older person requiring some helping hands as well.
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I also noticed that everyone took turns with helping. In the last footage posted, Autumn and Zara helped too. I don't know if I'm the only one who noticed, but Her Majesty appears to not alternate her feet when walking down the stairs. Her age is catching up with her, but very subtly. I think it would have been nice if someone gave her a hand when she was walking down those steps, then of course she may feel that she can handle that bit on her own.
 
Yes, I also noticed how gingerly HM proceeded down the stairs, not surprising given her age. I don't think she would have wanted anyone to help her with that just yet, though!
 
Remember that she had to give up riding because she was having knee issues? I would think that's giving her some trouble on the steps too.
 
I knew I saw that hat before! One of the nicest casual appearances by Kate post-wedding, and it's sweet to see Harry escorting her.
 
MagMil said:
:previous: I saw that pictures :)
I also think that is Lady Louise ;)
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yeah, is louise for me too. may be some day we see a photo like this of james! would be adorable!
 
I've seen a couple of pictures of the royal family going to church Christmas morning. In each one, Sophie accompanied the Queen in the car, while Prince Phillip walked with the family in the older picture and was of course absent in 2011. I was surprised that one of the Queen's children didn't accompany their mother instead of a daughter-in-law.
 
Sophie has accompanied the Queen in the car at Christmas (and often Easter) since she had an ectopic pregnancy in December 2001. The Queen and Sophie get along very well, they are extremely close. I believe the Queen chooses who rides in the car with her, and perhaps her children prefer to walk. People are often surprised by Sophie's presence in the car with the Queen, but I think it's rather endearing and shows the closeness between the two. Even in situations not relating to Christmas, Sophie accompanies the Queen in the car. In the show "Monarchy: The Royal Family At Work", there was an extra clip of Sophie getting out of the car with the Queen at Balmoral after attending a church service. They are good friends, and the Queen is quite a fan of Sophie, namely because how happy she made Edward.

I think perhaps Anne prefers to walk to church at Christmas with the family, but I doubt we'll ever really know.
 
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The Queen misses morning church service at Norfolk’s Sandringham estate for the first time
The Queen broke with tradition and failed to arrive at Sandringham Church this morning. A disappointed crowd was told just ten minutes before the 11am start that the Queen would not be making the journey from Sandringham House for the service. She has not missed a Sunday morning in church during her stay on the Norfolk estate over the festive season, but no reason was given for her non-appearance.

Prince Philip was joined by Prince Edward, the Countess of Wessex and their daughter Lady Louise while Prince Andrew with his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie also walked to the church with the family. But there was no sign of the Queen and the royal party made no mention of her absence as they arrived and left the church.

Royal watcher Mary Relph, 78, of Shouldham Thorpe, said that she had waited outside the church to spot the Queen every time the monarch has attended a service since 1988. “I don’t remember her ever missing it,” she said. I remember her going around the back once. I am disappointed but I hope she is OK.”
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Like Mary Relph, I do hope everything is all right with Her Majesty.
 
Yes, I noticed she had been coughing when on her recent official engagements. The videos of it is on itn source. I'm trying to get over a cold too. I hope Her Majesty will get well soon.
 
I feel bad for Her Majesty having catched a cold right before Christmas just like I have myself, it's the absolute worst thing. I do, however, understand why she's chosen to skip the service, I've had to go Christmas shopping for the past four days and that's done absolutely no good for my cold, it's better to stay warm inside. I hope she'll get better soon.

On another note, looking at those pictures (and especially this one) it's really evident just how much Beatrice looks like her father.
 
Queen misses Sandringham church service with a cold
The Queen missed a church service at her Sandringham estate after suffering from a cold, Buckingham Palace said. The monarch usually visits St Mary Magdalene church every Sunday while staying at her Norfolk home. But this time she failed to attend the service, much to the disappointment of dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to get a glimpse of her. A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: "The Queen was getting over the tail end of a cold. We are expecting business as usual next week."
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I hope HM gets well soon, and I also hope that its just a small cold and nothing too serious so that she can attend Sandringham on Christmas Morning.
 
I'm sure Sophie didn't know what hit her having to walk to church instead of getting a lift with the Queen!
 
Better safe than sorry at that age, especially given the lengthy festivities for the Christmas holiday.
 
Duke-of-Earl said:
Queen misses Sunday service at church on Sandringham estate as she suffers from a cold but other Royals are out if force | Mail Online
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Thanks for the link to photos at the DM :)

Prince Philip is looking good...well, they are all looking pretty good. If I have some minor quibbles they are I think Beatrice's dress is a tad short for church and I've never been a fan of hats perched at an odd angle (looking at you, Sophie). But all in all, a good fashion turnout.

Sorry to hear that the Queen had a cold, I always look forward to her appearance at church. Hope that she is better by Christmas Day.
 
Lovely to see the family attend Church, shame about the Queen. It is smart of her to take a day off to ensure she is fit enough for Christmas Day. She probably knows how disappointed people would be if she did not attend Christmas Day.

Lovely to see Andrew and his daugthers, along with Edward's family. It always makes me think that it's odd of Charles to not attend earlier, but of course it is his choice.
 
Anne and her family were absent too. Perhaps they wanted to have a bit of a private time (in case of Camilla and Anne, probably with their grandchildren), before joining the formal Sandringham party?
 
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Role reversal from last year, it's lovely to see Philip looking so strong.
 
All of these absences could have been planned since last Christmas. Everyone (plus some) attended last year. So this year, they were given a few excused absences, for some events this year. However, I think many in the immediate family will be around for the Boxing Day hunt.
 
I hope that HM is taking things easy as a winter cold, in the damp of Norfolk (or anywhere in the UK in winter) wouldn't be an easy thing to shift and more so for a lady who is 86 and 8 months.
 
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I really hope the Queen is well enough to make it to the Christmas Church service,it simply wouldn't be the same with out her!
 
Delighted to see such beautiful pix of Louise, she is really pretty !
 
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