The King has stepped out at a Sunday church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham this morning - ahead of hosting his loved ones for Christmas. Last week, Charles' eldest son, the Prince of Wales, revealed he will be spending December 25 with no fewer than 45 people at the monarch's private estate in Norfolk.
![[But despite there only being three days until the Royal Family gather for the big day, the King, 76, looked calm as he headed to church today]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/12/93400183-14218745-Last_week_Charles_eldest_son_the_Prince_of_Wales_revealed_he_wil-m-17_1734870307861.jpg)
But despite there only being three days until the Royal Family gather for the big day, the King, 76, looked calm as he headed to church today. Sporting a beige trench coat to combat the chilly temperatures, the monarch seemed to enjoy his scenic stroll to the service solo.
![[King Charles Waves to the cameras and well wishers this morning]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/12/93400249-14218745-King_Charles_Waves_to_the_cameras_and_well_wishers_this_morning-m-12_1734870702497.jpg)
He teamed his sophisticated garment with smart grey trousers and brown shoes and gloves, while holding a closed umbrella in hand. It comes after Prince William told how he was looking forward to spending Christmas with 45 members of his family ‘all in one room’ as he attended a seasonal event for families of 1st Battalion Mercian Regiment, in his role as colonel-in-chief, at Bulford, Wiltshire, last week.
![[The King looked in high spirits as he attended Sunday church service today]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/12/93400247-14218745-image-a-9_1734870608874.jpg)
Those invited to Sandringham can look forward to a mixture of the traditional and some festive fun of the Royal Family’s own making. The Royals open their presents on Christmas Eve in a nod to the family’s German origins. The King has stepped out at a Sunday church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham this morning - ahead of hosting his loved ones for Christmas.
![[King Charles was dressed in a smart coat for the occasion this morning]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/22/12/93400251-14218745-King_Charles_was_dressed_in_a_smart_coat_for_the_occasion_this_m-m-11_1734870690977.jpg)
