The Queen attends church service at Sandringham following festive break

Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham
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Sophie Williams13 January 2019

The Queen has been pictured arriving for a Sunday church service at Sandringham.

The 92-year-old is continuing her break at the Sandringham estate.

Dressed in a matching purple coat and hat ensemble, the monarch arrived at St Mary Magdalene church by car.

The service was attended by other members of the royal family including her nephew Earl Snowdon.

Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham
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St Mary Magdalene is regularly used as a place of worship by the royal family, including for the Christmas Day service.

This year the Duke of Edinburgh missed the Christmas Day service.

A police officer holds a dog as wellwishers pass through security checks as they arrive to view Queen Elizabeth II
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Well-wishers waited outside to get a glimpse of the monarch.

Last Sunday, the Queen was joined at the church by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Royals at church in Sandringham

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Each winter, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh head to the Norfolk estate, typically staying until February.

William and Kate also have a home in Sandringham - the 10-bedroom Georgian mansion, Anmer Hall.

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