Prince George and Princess Charlotte excited for Christmas as they go to Queen’s for lunch
PRINCE George was accompanied by his mother the Duchess of Cambridge and father Prince William as the family arrived at Buckingham Palace for royal Christmas lunch with Queen this afternoon.
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The royals are currently making their way to Buckingham Palace for the Queen's annual Christmas lunch, held for distant relatives who are not invited to join the family at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk on the 25th.
With Prince William at the wheel of the black Range Rover, Kate is seen grinning in the front passenger seat as the pull up at the Queen’s London residence.
In the back are Prince George and Princess Charlotte, with the family’s nanny sat between the two young royals.
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Gorgeous George wore a buttoned-up, royal blue jacket and was seen gazing excitedly out the window behind his dad.
The royal tots are attending the gathering alongside 50 members of their extended family.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have also been snapped on their way to the lunch - the former Suits star's chance to meet more of her future in-laws.
The newly-engaged couple, who will marry in May, were pictured leaving Kensington Palace in their black Range Rover this morning.
Royal's arrive for the Queen’s Christmas lunch
Wed, December 20, 2017The Queen traditionally hosts a festive lunch for her family before leaving for her private Sandringham estate, where she spend the holidays
Meghan Markle attends a Christmas lunch for the extended Royal Family at Buckingham Palace on December 20, 2017 in London
The annual celebration is a royal tradition. Attending today are immediate members of the royal family including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the lesser known royals.
Prince Charles was accompanied by Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, as the couple arrived at the Palace.
In another car was Princess Eugenie, who spotted in the passenger seat as she made her way to her grandmother's house.
Extended family members including Autumn Phillips, the wife of Peter Phillips who was seen at the wheel of the vehicle, and her daughter Isla Phillips were also spotted arriving this afternoon.
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Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, daughter Gabriella of Windsor, Princess Alexandra, and the Duchess of Gloucester were also all snapped arriving today.
Lady Helen Taylor, driven by her husband Timothy, were also in attendance.
Meghan's appearance at the Buckingham Palace lunch is another indication of how quickly she has been accepted into the monarchy ahead of the wedding.
Prince Harry and his fiancee will be married on May 19 at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel - an event which will be one of the royal highlights of 2018.
It has already been confirmed that Ms Markle will be part of the royal party at Sandringham for Christmas.
