(25 Dec 2016) A heavy cold kept Queen Elizabeth II from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service near her Sandringham estate in rural Norfolk, England on Sunday.
It is extremely rare for Elizabeth to miss the service, which is a cornerstone of the royal family's Christmas celebrations and brings the monarch into contact with local residents who gather outside for a glimpse of her.
However, Prince Philip attended the service at St Mary Magdalene Church, as well as other senior royals including Prince Charles, Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also missed the Sandringham service, instead celebrating Christmas with the Middleton family in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
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Queen misses Christmas Day church service
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