The Duchess of Cambridge joined members of the Royal Family for her first Christmas at SandringhamDressed head-to-toe in a festive berry shade the Duchess of Cambridge couldn't stop beaming as she celebrated her first Christmas at Sandringham.
All eyes were on the 29-year-old as she attended a community service with her husband, Prince William yesterday morning.
She teamed a simple knee-length frock coat with black £180 platforms from LK Bennett, but the real head turner was a hat by milliner Jane Corbett, who regularly creates pieces for the Middleton family.
Dressed to impress: At her first Royal Christmas the Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant in a simple maroon outfit by a British designer, while the Queen wore a lavender coat with a glittering diamond and pearl broochA pair of diamond drop earrings – possibly a Christmas present - were also on display as she wore her hair in a half up, half down creation
Other members of the royal family who attended the private service included the Queen, the Countess of Wessex, Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge.
Kate's presence helped attract a record 3,000 well-wishers to St Mary Magdalene church on the Norfolk estate and police were on hand to manage crowds.
Zara Phillips - who now uses the name Tindall - attended the traditional event with her husband, Mike, wearing a black collared coat topped with a black ruched hatThe Queen opted for a lavender wool boucle coat by her dressmaker Karl Ludwig, upon which she had pinned a diamond shell brooch with a pearl at the centre, with a matching white and ivory hat by Angela Kelly.
She accepted dozens of bouquets helped by three of her grandchildren, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and the Wessexes’ daughter Lady Louise Windsor.
Zara Philips, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie also looked elegant in understated ensembles.with clutch bags to hand.
Understated princesses: It was only Eugenie's peony that stood out (left) while Beatrice looked smart in a simple coat and hat with a clutch bagZara – who now uses the surname Tindall – attended the traditional event with her husband, Mike, wearing a black collared coat topped with a black ruched hat.
Sisters Beatrice and Eugenie, who accompanied their father Prince Andrew, both selected smart double breasted pea coats in shades of black and grey accessorised with matching berets.
Many were eager to hear about Prince Philip's health after the 90-year-old was admitted to Papworth Hospital in Cambridge last Friday after suffering chest pains.
The Duchess of Cornwall wore a colourful ensemble (left) while the Queen Queen opted for a lavender wool boucle coat by Karl Ludwig (right)
Delighting the crowds: Catherine accepts some flowers from a young girlGreeting members of the public, Prince Charles told Carmilla Fitt, 71, from Dover, that his father’s health was ‘coming on’. He added: ‘He is very well and in very good spirits. He is very determined.’
Asked by other wellwishers about his grandfather, the Duke of Cambridge said he was ‘very well, thank you – getting much better’.
First Christmas as a married couple: Prince William escorted his stunning wife to the church
Plum centre of attention Kate, flanked by William and Harry on either side, in her striking Jane Corbett hat
Christmas cheer: Prince Harry beamed as he met the crowds who offered the Royal family flowers and well-wishes while Zara looked chic in a black ruched hat 
Adored: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is presented with a rose by a little girl
Wrapped up warm: Princess Eugenie of York and pregnant Autumn Phillips waited outside the church after the service and prayers for Prince Philip
Joining in the festivities: A smiling Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looked stylish
Family gathering: Catherine, seen here with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, is spending her first Christmas with the Royalssource: dailymail
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