How the late Queen successfully stood out from the crowd on Christmas Day at Sandringham - and kept warm in style READ MORE: Give the royal enthusiast in your life a Christmas present to remember with these most extravagant gifts, from a £250 Highgrove whisky to a £5,000 Balmoral print By REBEKAH ABSALOM Published: 07:15, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 07:17, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments It has long been a cherished royal tradition - the royals making their way to their annual Christmas Day service at Sandringham. The occasion has become something of a photo opportunity, with the royals donning their finest attire and greeting well-wishers lining the path to St Mary Magdalene Church. Aside from a few years when the Royal Family celebrated at Windsor, they have consistently gathered at Sandringham House - a private royal residence since 1862 and home to four generations of British monarchs.
As the head of the Church of England, Queen Elizabeth II regularly attended the service, following in the footsteps of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria , who also worshipped there. Known for her colourful and coordinated style, Queen Elizabeth often wore vibrant coats paired with matching hats, heirloom brooches and classic pearl jewellery. Known for her colourful and coordinated style, Queen Elizabeth often wore vibrant coats paired with matching hats, heirloom brooches and classic pearl jewellery Her dresser, Angela Kelly, designed a spectrum of looks, frequently access.