After a difficult year marked by health struggles, several members of the royal family came together for a cherished tradition

Although Queen Camilla was absent from this particular outing, her presence will no doubt be felt in the warmth and joy of the family’s holiday celebrations. With her health restored, the Queen is expected to join the King and other family members for the traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene.

As Charles put it, “I am deeply grateful, too, to all those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement.”