King Charles and Queen Camilla took shelter under their umbrellas and made a swift entrance into the church as torrential rain battered Norfolk on arrival to their Sunday service at Sandringham.
The pair braved the chilly temperatures sweeping the UK at the moment, with several towns and cities blasted with heavy snow and freezing rain. Both Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, arrived at the church armed with their brollies, including Camilla’s frequently used umbrella – a clear, silver-handled dome-shaped one believed to be from Selfridges.
Charles arrived donning his iconic beige wool overcoat while Camilla opted for a chic chocolate brown dress coat paired with long brown boots, a fur-trimmed hat and black gloves for their first Sunday morning church visit of 2025. Despite the gloomy skies overhead, the pair appeared cheerful as they were welcomed by the church clergy, including rector Revd Canon Dr Paul Williams.
King Charles III arrives for a Sunday church service at St Mary Magdalene Church
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Charles and Camilla are currently staying at the Sandringham estate after celebrating Christmas at the Norfolk Royal residence, in line with Royal tradition. The pair were joined by their wider family as they attended a Christmas Day service at the church last week, where they were greeted by crowds of adoring fans as they walked along the estate with the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Princess Kate was seen grinning and strolling along the estate with husband Prince William, and their three children, Prince George, 11, Prince Louis, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 8. Other Royals in attendance included Zara Tindall, Lady Louise and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who also celebrated the festive period in North Norfolk.
Camilla accessorised with a fur-brimmed hat and leather gloves
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The appearances came after palace sources revealed Charles’ cancer treatment will continue into next year and has been “moving in a positive direction”.
Sources told Sky News last month: “His treatment has been moving in a positive direction, and as a managed condition, the treatment cycle will continue into next year.” Buckingham Palace announced Charles had been diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, and that the 76-year-old was beginning a course of treatment.
Palace sources later said there was a sense of optimism, seen in the King’s desire to continue on with his busy schedule, including over the festive period. Close aides to Charles previously said that while he isn’t out of the woods yet, there is “great optimism” and treatment has gone better than most expected.