The Prince and Princess of Wales put on a sweet display on Christmas morning, wearing matching outfits for their children.
In a symbol of togetherness after a tumultuous year following Kate’s cancer diagnosis, the Wales family wore similar shades of green and blue to Wednesday’s Christmas morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.
Kate, 42, looked elegant in a forest green Alexander McQueen coat, previously worn during a visit to Leeds in January 2023.
The mother of three paired the coat with a matching fascinator, tartan scarf, black gloves and Gianvito Rossi boots.
The future queen carried a small Grace Han handbag as she waved to the crowd outside St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Princess Charlotte, nine, coordinated her look with Kate, wearing a knee-length coat in the same shades as her mother’s scarf.
Meanwhile, brothers Prince George, 11, and Prince Louis, six, opted for matching tartan ties, navy suits, white shirts and blue overcoats.
Following in the footsteps of his mini-me sons, William, 42, looked dapper in a navy blue suit and matching jacket, but unlike George and Louis, he opted for a dark blue tie.
The Wales family beautifully adjusted their clothes during the Christmas morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk on Wednesday
It comes after body language expert Judi James discussed Kate and William at the festive event on Wednesday, saying William put an ‘inflamed smile’ on his wife’s face during a ‘moment of concern’.
As the royals gathered for the annual walk to St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham on Christmas Day, there was a brief ‘moment of concern’ for the Princess of Wales, Judi claimed.
The expert explained that as she walked past crowds of royal fans carrying bouquets of flowers, Kate had briefly worn an “unsmiling expression,” indicating she may have been feeling “fatigue or a moment of concern.”
The moment came when William and Kate were briefly separated while the Prince of Wales was busy speaking to the clergy.
But ever her knight in shining armor, a quick exchange of glances with William immediately gave her the reassurance she needed, turning her expression into an “inflamed smile,” according to Judi.
The expert said: ‘She looked across to William and they exchanged a look that was accompanied by an ‘inflamed smile’, which meant that her expression responded to his grin with an immediate and broad smile of her own.’
Nine-year-old Princess Charlotte echoed the dark green and blue tones of her mother’s scarf in her outfit
London-based jewelry designer Robinson Pelham created Kate’s blue jewel and diamond earrings
Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis looked equally dapper in black overcoats, white shirts and ties
Her presence followed joyful anticipation after what has been a grueling year for the princess, who stunned the world in March 2024 with a shock diagnosis of cancer.
According to Judi, Kate’s instant smile was ‘perhaps the biggest body language signal in the current relationship’ between the Waleses.
She added: ‘His strongest moment of support here came at a distance but it was still a powerful draw between them and with that response smile in place Kate went out to greet the fans looking genuinely happy and touched .’
According to Judi, the moment marked the prince’s continued efforts to “embrace, cherish and protect his wife through her health challenges,” with his loving care evident in the first reveal video made about Kate’s illness earlier this year.
The princess underwent major abdominal surgery in the hospital, after which doctors announced the news that they had found signs of cancer and advised her to undergo immediate treatment.
She began a gradual and measured return to public life after announcing in September that she had completed a course of preventative chemotherapy.
With Christmas making a crucial appearance in Kate’s slow return, there will undoubtedly have been “a strong desire to create a happy and carefree Christmas day for their three children,” according to Judi.
‘We’ve seen William have to distance himself more from Kate, as he sat in his usual family spot on the other end of the line, watching on Christmas Day as Kate was consumed by the crowd all waiting to give her a hug. of themselves.’
Pictured: Kate, Princess of Wales, leaving the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham
Each member of the Wales family wore similar shades of blue and green for the festivities on Wednesday
Pictured: Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Catherine Princess of Wales during Christmas Day church service
“His smile would be a given, as the late queen’s legacy is all about stoicism, even if there was a glimpse of some edge-to-edge teeth behind his lips that hinted at inner tension, even if he knew that Sophie and even the very dashing and experienced Jonny Thompson were close to Kate during her Christmas outings and kept the most caring eyes on her.’
Nevertheless, supporting her during a fleeting ‘moment of concern’ – William’s distant smile was exactly the remedy needed to reassure Kate and give her the support she needed to carry on.
Fans had been queuing at Sandringham since Christmas Eve evening, with several people keen to wish Kate and the royal family a Merry Christmas after a particularly difficult twelve months.
King Charles was also diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and the monarch is still undergoing treatment for the disease.
As King Charles, Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales walked into the church, the crowd could be heard wishing them a ‘Merry Christmas!’ wished.
It was the second time the Wales family had been seen together in public since their appearance at Trooping the Colour, the king’s birthday parade, in June.
They were joined by senior members of the royal family, including Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall and Princess Beatrice.
Earlier this month, the Welsh and other members of the royal family gathered for Kate’s special Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey in London.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and their two children Archie and Lilibet remained in Montecito in California, US.
For the Royals, the festivities usually start when everyone arrives on Christmas Eve. The family opens their presents, some of which are gag gifts – one of the royal family’s traditions.
The family then attends services at St. Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas morning. Once they get home, a Christmas lunch is served, followed by games in the afternoon.