Well-wishers were overjoyed to see the newest Royal couple stepping out with each other for Christmas Day
The Fab Four: This picture taken by an onlooker shows Prince William and Kate Middleton walking hand-in-hand - alongside 'couple of the moment' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as they arrived at the church on Monday morning
Meghan Markle, pictured right with her fiance Prince Harry, walked alongside Kate Middleton and Prince William, pictured left
As Kate and Meghan walked side-by-side in their contrasting outfits they flashed bright smiles at the waiting crowds
The Queen and Prince Philip looked in high spirits after leaving the traditional Christmas Day church service
Meghan paired a striking brown beret with a beige coat which she tied up at the front to keep warm in the chilly Christmas Day temperatures
In a cheeky moment, Meghan is pictured sticking her tongue out while waving at the assembled crowds outside the church on their way back to Sandringham House
The pair then accepted bouquets from fans as they walked back to Sandringham House.
Meghan, with her first curtsy behind her and a day of formal festivities ahead, seemed to loosen up as she greeted and accepted gifts from well-wishers.
Kate, who is pregnant with her third child and showed off a small baby bump beneath a striking £2,655 tartan Miu Miu coat.
She completed her look with a £900 round handbag in brown leather and caramel suede with a gold coloured handle made by Chloe, while a pair of Maison Birk diamond earrings added a touch of sparkle to Ms Markle's classy ensemble.
They are the same £3,500 Snowflake design earrings she wore to her Buckingham Palace dinner last week.
It is thought her brown hat may be a Jane Taylor piece, a milliner popular with Kate.
It is the first time Meghan and Kate have been pictured together since Meghan and Prince Harry revealed their impending nuptials.
Meghan, 36, clutched on to her Royal beau and proudly displayed the engagement ring that Harry himself designed before their engagement in November
The couple waved to crowds who had lined the streets of Sandringham from early this morning in a bid to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family
Meghan wore knee-high boots and was pictured carried a unique brown leather handbag by her side
Kate Middleton flashed a smile at waiting crowds of well-wishers after collecting a bunch of flowers
In a more whimsical moment, Prince Andrew dropped his hat - leading to a moment of amusement for Charles
Princess Beatrice and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, were also at the special Christmas Day service this morning
The Queen arrived at the service later by car wearing an eye-popping orange jacket with a matching intricate floral hat.
She completed her look with a £900 round handbag in brown leather and caramel suede with a gold coloured handle made by Chloe, while a pair of Maison Birk diamond earrings added a touch of sparkle to Ms Markle's classy ensemble.
They are the same £3,500 Snowflake design earrings she wore to her Buckingham Palace dinner last week.
It is thought her brown hat may be a Jane Taylor piece, a milliner popular with Kate.
As they made the return journey to Sandringham House after the service was over, Ms Markle and Harry stopped to chat to some of the crowd who turned out to see them attend church.
Among them was Judith Wallis, who was sitting in a wheelchair and is staying at the neighbouring Park House Hotel on her first Christmas Day visit to Sandringham.
She said Harry recognised her teddy bear called Maureen, which is a mascot for Armed Forces charity SSAFA, and her hat which bore the Gurkha regiment emblem.
She said Ms Markle spoke to them too and was 'very very lovely'.
Tess Gilder, manager of Park House, which describes itself as a unique hotel for disabled people, was with Ms Wallis. She said of Ms Markle: 'She was just so natural, so lovely.'
The Queen arrived at the service later by car wearing a bright orange jacket with an intricate floral hat
The Queen gave onlookers a peep of her teal floral dress as her bright orange coat gently parted while she strode forward
The Queen stood out in the crowd in her bright orange coat as she waved to well-wishers while leaving the church
Meghan and Prince Harry are pictured alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton. Other senior members of the Royal Family joining them at Sandringham included Prince Philip, Princess Anne and Prince Edward
Royal watchers looked delighted to catch a glimpse of Meghan, who will join the Royal Family when she marries Prince Harry in May next year
At one point the wind got the better of Prince Harry's bride-to-be sweeping her raven tresses across her face
Meghan maintained her composure and kept smiling through the awkward blustery moment
Meghan joins Royal Family for Christmas service at Sandringham
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She added: 'I think they just wished us a Happy Christmas and were interested in whether we had been before.'
Emily Randall, 31, was first in the queue to get into the area by the church with her boyfriend Jamie Mackay, 42.
She said they set out from Chichester in Sussex before 10pm on Christmas Eve and arrived at Sandringham around 2am.
She said: 'We thought it would be really busy. We looked online. We were the first ones here camping in the dark for two hours.'
She said they had missed the Queen when she visited Chichester, so decided to make the trip to Sandringham.
Back at Sandringham House, the Royal Family traditionally indulge in turkey, reared at Sandringham, before settling down to watch TV including the Queen's Christmas Speech.
This year, it is understood that Prince Harry and his fiancee will stay with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate at Anmer Hall, their home in the Sandringham grounds, rather than in the main house.
Markle will have to adjust to the royal family's idiosyncratic ways and customs, ingrained in centuries of tradition.
The royals exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, in keeping with German practice.
Meanwhile Camilla wore a bright pink jacket and a matching black-rimmed hat. She looked on as the Queen left the church
This year, it is understood that Prince Harry and his fiancee will stay with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate at Anmer Hall, their home in the Sandringham grounds, rather than in the main house
For once the focus was away from Prince William and Kate Middleton, who have grown used to being in the spotlight
Pictured are Prince William and Kate Middleton, who proudly wore a tartan coat in a nod to the secret trips she took to Anstruther in Scotland with her then-fiance
Kate Middleton proudly showed off a small baby bump. Her new baby is due to be born in April next year
At one point following the Christmas Day service, Kate was handed a beautiful bunch of flowers by a well-wisher
Meghan glowed as she arrived at the church arm-in-arm with her husband-to-be Prince Harry
Meghan seemed at ease as she smiled and chatted with Prince Harry while clutching a pair of brown leather gloves in her spare hand
The couple are pictured walking into St Mary Magdalene Church, which is just a short walk from the Royal household at Sandringham
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