The Prince and Princess of Wales have interrupted their summer break from public view as they headed out on Sunday to attend a church service at Crathie Kirk near the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland. Prince William, 42, was seen driving a Range Rover as he arrived with his wife Catherine, also 43, in the front seat and their three children Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, in the back. Charlotte sat behind her father while her brothers sat beside each other in matching outfits as they headed out during their break from Lambrook School.
Also joining the couple were the King and Queen. King Charles, 76, sat in the back of a black car as she arrived with his wife Queen Camilla, 77, who looked lovely in a khaki green look. The British royal family tends to retreat to the Balmoral estate, said to be the favourite royal residence of the late Queen, every summer to enjoy time in the Scottish countryside before their autumn working schedule commences and before the children head back to school.
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The Wales family arrives
The Wales family of five was seen arriving in style with William in the driver’s seat. The future king was sharply dressed in a suit with a sky-blue printed tie.
The Princess of Wales’ stylish look
Royal fans caught a glimpse of Catherine’s most recent outfit. She was seen donning a checked coat (the ‘Anyway’ style from Blaze). It was accessorised with a statement bow-adorned hat by Lock & Co. Hatters and classic drop earrings, which appeared to be by Kiki McDonogh.
The King and Queen make an appearance
Charles and Camilla also arrived by car. King Charles honoured the occasion by wearing a kilt, while Queen Camilla rocked a feather print dress to match her feathered hat – beautiful!
Princess Anne arrives
The King’s sister, Princess Anne, also made an appearance at the church service. She arrived by car with her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence. The Princess Royal rocked a smart jacket, white neckscarf, and a hat.
A ceremonial entrance
The royal entrance was honoured with a special military moment. The Balaklava Company, from The Royal Regiment of Scotland, formed a guard of honour at Crathie Kirk Church in full uniform.
Royal lookalikes
Prince George and Prince Louis were each other’s twins as they sported matching shirts and knit jumpers.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attend
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie were also in attendance, travelling in the back of the car driven by Sir Timothy Laurence.
All smiles
Queen Camilla beamed from ear to ear as she departed the church service and headed back to the royal residence.
Military display
The Balaklava Company, from The Royal Regiment of Scotland, lined the walkway to the Crathie Kirk Church to honour the royal outing.
The Duchess of Edinburgh rides in the back
The Duchess of Edinburgh was seen peeping through from the middle seat as she travelled with her sister-in-law, Princess Anne. She wore a forest green dress – lovely!
Princess Catherine’s hat
The Princess of Wales was spotted wearing the ‘Betty Boop’ hat by Lock & Co. Hatters. She previously wore that hat on St Patrick’s Day in 2012 and to the Easter Sunday church service in 2018.
I expect it’s really nice when you all meet up for a family gathering, enjoy each other now, because you Will miss them when they are no longer with us.