Prince William and Princess Kate spent Christmas morning with the Queen of England at Church on Thursday, leaving behind their darling little Prince George.

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One-year-old George was absent as his royal parents attended Christmas services with the royal family this week. According to People on Friday, the couple went to St. Mary Magdalene church in Norfolk on Thursday morning, where they met Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry, 93-year-old Prince Harry and the 88-year-old Queen Elizabeth.

Over 500 people came to catch a glimpse of the royal family outside the church, with some having arrived as early as five in the morning. Many brought flowers for Kate, who is pregnant with her second child.

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William and Kate went to Sandringham House for lunch following the service, which has become something of a tradition. They have gone to the estate for Christmas three times since their 2011 marriage.

The remainder of the holiday was spent at Anmer Hall, close by to Kate's parents and sister, Pippa.

Prince George has been having a festive holiday season in spite of missing out on Christmas morning with his parents. Early this month the prince was taken to visit Santa in Norfolk. He received a wooden train set and got to see the big holiday display just outside the family's country residence.

William and Kate release three photos of Prince George to the public last week, which showed their rosy-cheeked boy smiling as he sat on the steps at Kensington Palace.

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