Royal Family’s Festive Christmas Celebrations Begin with Church Service

The royal family's festive Christmas celebrations have officially commenced, with King Charles and Queen Camilla attending a traditional Christmas Eve church service this morning.

The couple, accompanied by King Charles' trusted equerry, Pre-Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Thompson, were welcomed by a cheerful crowd as they made their way to St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.

Queen Camilla, Prince Anne, and Sir Timothy Lawrence also joined the monarch for the service.

King Charles, donning a festive demeanor, offered well-wishes and engaged in friendly conversations with dog owners along the way.

The crowd eagerly captured photos of the royal entourage on their phones, capturing the joyful atmosphere at the Sandringham estate.

Pre-Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Thompson ensured the safe arrival of the king and senior royals into the church.

Today, the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their children and other senior royals, will join King Charles and Queen Camilla on the North Norfolk estate.

However, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be absent from the festivities, as they do not celebrate December 25th at their Los Angeles home.

Interestingly, a source close to a royal insider revealed that Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Thompson, considered an adopted son of the king, will be attending today's party with King Charles's family.

Besides his role in serving and protecting the king, Thompson is also trusted as an advisor.

With Prince Harry's departure from the royal family, many are curious about how Meghan Markle will spend her Christmas.

Known for considering herself a foodie and aspiring chef, readers wonder what culinary delights she will prepare for Christmas dinner.

In the past, Meghan has showcased her love for food and drink on her now-defunct influencer site, The Take.

Will Meghan opt for a meal at a popular restaurant like Olive Garden, or will she showcase her cooking skills with a pop-up walk to drum up parking-lot sales?

Perhaps she has hired a chef or catered the dinner.

Alternatively, Meghan and Harry might choose to dine at a local restaurant, ensuring a stress-free Christmas Day.

If Meghan decides to cook, some speculate that she may deviate from the traditional English Christmas dinner and opt for a more Californian-themed menu.

This intimate dinner, shared with Harry, could feature roast chicken and a lemon dessert without eggs.

If anyone is invited, it would likely be Meghan's mother, Doria.

Despite Meghan's self-perception as a foodie, it is known that she often purchases pre-cooked food from fancy markets to maintain an air of sophistication.

In reality, her culinary skills are limited to roast chicken and blender soups, according to Tom Bauer.

Therefore, it is possible that the dinner will be sourced from a local restaurant or pop-up and reheated in the oven.

Meghan and Prince Harry relocated to the United States in 2020, and they have been creating special memories with their borrowed children.

During Variety's Power of Women event last month, Meghan expressed her excitement about making new memories as their children grow up.

She particularly enjoys trimming and decorating the Christmas tree with her little ones.

As the royal family embraces the festive season, King Charles and Queen Camilla's church service sets the tone for the joyous celebrations that lie ahead.