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Kate Middleton and Prince William joined the royal family for their annual Christmas tradition, attending church on the holiday
The Prince and Princess of Wales were with their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis
The family of five last stepped out together for Kate's "Together at Christmas" carol service earlier this month
It's a merry royal Christmas forKate MiddletonandPrince William.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 43, along with their three children,Prince George, 12,Princess Charlotte, 10, andPrince Louis, 7, joinedKing Charles,Queen Camillaand other members of the royal family in attending the Christmas Day service at Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk. The yearly tradition sees the royals as they head to mass, and they traditionally greet members of the public afterward.
For the sunny yet cold outing, Kate recycled a Blaze Milano coat that was already in her closet, pairing it with a brown headpiece and a scarf. William also accessorized with a patterned scarf, adding a pop of red and blue to his long black coat.
George and Louis sported suits for the occasion, while Charlotte wore a brown coat.
Princess Kate has joined Prince William at the holiday outing most years since their 2011 wedding, although they've occasionally chosen to spend Christmas with her family.
In recent years, they've added their children to make it a family outing — Prince George and Princess Charlotte made their Christmas Day debut in 2019, while 2022marked Prince Louis' debutat the event.
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Last year's Christmas outingmarked a significant appearance for Princess Kate, who spent most of 2024 out of the public eye amid hercancer diagnosis and treatment. After sharing in September 2024 that she had completed her chemotherapy, she announced in January 2025 that she wasin remission. King Charles, 77, also announced his own cancer diagnosis in February 2024, adding to what Prince William described as "the hardest year in my life."
Kate's cancer diagnosis reframed her life, both at home and in her approach to her royal work. "Life-threatening illnesses bring a reconsideration of priorities," a source close to the royal household previously told PEOPLE. "She and William have always made it clear that family is the most important thing."
The family of five last stepped out together for another holiday event:Princess Kate's "Together at Christmas" carol serviceon Dec. 5. Now in its fifth year, the outing saw the Prince and Princess of Walescolor coordinating with their childrenin green and navy outfits as they sat together in Westminster Abbey for musical performances, readings and more.
In a special surprise, Princess Kate and Princess Charlotteplayed a duet on the piano, "Holm Sound" by Erland Cooper, that aired during the broadcast of the holiday service.
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For Christmas, the British royals traditionally gather at Sandringham, located 110 miles north of London. Darren McGrady, who was a chef during Queen Elizabeth's reign, previously told theDaily Mailthat they have afternoon tea on Christmas Eve beforeexchanging "jokey and inexpensive" gifts.
After their church outing on Christmas Day, they head back to Sandringham House for a holiday lunch of turkey with sides like potatoes, stuffing and vegetables.
At 3 p.m. local time, the family gathers to watch King Charles' Christmas speech on TV, followed by afternoon tea with plenty of desserts.
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