The Royal Family arrives for the Queen's pre-Christmas lunch: All the photos

Every year, <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/queen-elizabeth-ii/" target="_blank"><strong>the Queen</strong></a> invites members of <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/british-royals/" target="_blank"><strong>the Royal Family</strong></a> over to Buckingham Palace for a pre-Christmas celebration! On Wednesday (Dec. 19), the Cambridge family, the Sussexes and more descended on the palace to enjoy a <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/02018121749071/the-queen-pre-christmas-lunch-details">lovely meal with the monarch</a> and some bonding time before the festivities really kick into high gear with a trip to Sandringham on Christmas Day! <p><strong>Click through to see all the royal arrivals to the pre-holiday luncheon...</strong> <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
The Cambridge clan were one of the first to arrive! Joining <a href="/tags/0/prince-william-and-kate/">Prince William and Kate</a> was <a href="/tags/0/prince-george/">Prince George</a>, 5, and three-year-old <a href="/tags/0/princess-charlotte/">Princess Charlotte</a>, who was hidden behind dad's seat. Nestled in between the children was their Spanish nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Following swiftly behind the Cambridges were <a href="/tags/0/prince-harry-and-meghan/">Prince Harry and Meghan</a>! The pregnant duchess was positively glowing with her dewy makeup look and diamond earrings, while Harry looked dapper in a suit and tie. This marks Meghan's second pre-Christmas lunch with the Queen. She <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017122044943/meghan-markle-queen-christmas-lunch/">joined the family last year</a> just after her engagement to Harry was announced. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Kate looked radiant in a gorgeous pink top and her classic voluminous curls. She kept her makeup simple and refined, as usual! <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
The Duchess of Cambridge was all smiles! <p>Photo: &copy; Shutterstock
Princess Charlotte looked so excited to be heading to granny's house for lunch! <p>Photo: &copy; Shutterstock
A closer view of Duchess Meghan showed off her stunning beauty look, topped off with a swipe of pale pink lipstick and a subtle brow. She appears to be wearing a black ruffled high-neck top, along with her dark hair in a sleek, straight style. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
The couple, who are welcoming their first child in the spring, looked to be in happy spirits while arriving at the palace for lunch with Her Majesty. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Duchess Meghan looked so pretty in her high-necked outfit, which was a pretty mixture of black, navy-blue and green. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and her daughter Lady Louise Windsor arrived at the palace, too. Louise looked lovely in a blue top, while her mom chose a berry hued sweater and grey scarf. <p>Photo: &copy; Shutterstock
Prince Charles was not far behind in the line up of lunch arrivals! We imagine no Christmas lunch would be complete without the charming future King. Charles has been a busy bee this year, but time with his family seems to be a big priority for him. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
Princess Michael of Kent also went with a stunning red ensemble! She and Prince Michael of Kent arrived together to join the Royal Family for a holiday meal. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman arrived together for the Christmas lunch! Sophie looked radiant in red. <p>Photo: &copy; Neil Mockford/GC Images
Prince Philip arrived at the palace to join his wife for lunch. <p>Photo: &copy; Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
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