* YOU BEEN SNAP BLOG*Kate opts for festive berry shade to celebrate first Christmas at Sandringham "Three thousand people flock to church to greet Royals "

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The Duchess of Cambridge joined members of the Royal Family for her first Christmas at Sandringham;

Dressed 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.


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.

Greeting 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.’

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 brooch;

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 hat;

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 bag;

The Duchess of Cornwall wore a colourful ensemble (right) while the Queen Queen opted for a lavender wool boucle coat by Karl Ludwig (left)

Delighting the crowds: Catherine accepts some flowers from a young girl;

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;

Poignantly, the Queen celebrated the importance of the family in her Christmas Day message yesterday, highlighting the recent weddings of her grandchildren, Prince William and Zara Phillips, as a reminder of the ‘God-given love that binds a family together’

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;