Charles’ decision marked the first time in over a decade that the address has not been filmed on the royal estate.
Many royal fans, some wearing Christmas hats, waited for hours to watch as the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children joined King Charles and Camilla on a walk to St. Mary Magdalene Church.
Britain's King Charles, Queen Camilla, Britain's William, Prince of Wales, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte walk to a Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church at the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2024.
Toby Melville/ReutersCatherine, Princess of Wales, greets people gathered outside St. Mary Magdalene's church to see the royal family on December 25, 2024.
The broadcast ended with a rendition of “Once in Royal David’s City” sung by Inner Voices, a London-based youth choir with video overlaid showing highlights of the royal family conducting engagements over the past 12 months.
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