LOOK: Royal family relaxed on Christmas Day amid rift rumors

1

The British royal family celebrated Christmas with cheers from well-wishers as they walked to a church service at Sandringham.

As Queen Elizabeth II was chauffeured in a limousine to the church, Prince Charles led the royal family through a stroll to the service.

His sons, William and Harry, followed behind along with their respective wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle who walked side by side.

meghan markle, kate middleton, prince harry, prince william
Britain’s Prince William, left, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, second left, Meghan Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, right, arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Image: AP PhotoFrank Augstein

The latter two have been subjects of a rumored rift, but during Christmas day, they were all smiles as they talked to each other. It has also been said that the two brothers have grown apart. 

READ: Kensington Palace denies clash between Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton — report

Britain’s Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, left, and Meghan Duchess of Sussex, right, arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Image: AP PhotoFrank Augstein

The Queen’s youngest son, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie joined the walk with their children Louise and Severn.

The Queen’s granddaughters Autumn Phillips, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall were in attendance too. Joining Eugenie and Zara were their respective husbands Jack Brooksbank and Mike Tindall.

The Queen’s husband, 97-year-old Prince Philip, is retired from public life and missed the service. Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, did not attend too as she recovered from the flu, the Associated Press reported.

During their walk, well-wishers greeted them “Merry Christmas.” Members of the royal family interacted with some members of the crowd.

Britain’s Prince William, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave to the crowd after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Image: AP PhotoFrank Augstein
Britain’s Kate, Duchess of Cambridge meets members of the crowd after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Image: AP PhotoFrank Augstein
Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meets members of the crowd after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein

Kate said her children had woken her up early in the morning, reported BBC yesterday, Dec. 25.

Meanwhile, Meghan reunited with a former Instagram follower whom she wrapped in a warm hug. BBC identified her as 17-year-old Jessica Daniels, one of Meghan’s fans since her “Suits” days.

Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex meets members of the crowd after attending the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018. Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein

After the service, as per the Associated Press, the family walked back to the estate for a Christmas lunch and received flowers from the crowd. Niña V. Guno/JB

RELATED STORIES:

Queen Elizabeth II riffs on wisdom, family’s busy year

Thomas Markle says he knew Meghan to be demanding, not rude amid rumored feud with Kate Middleton

Meghan Markle surprises wedding gown designer with tribute at fashion awards

Read more...