Duchess Kate, Prince William and the kids attend the Queen’s Christmas lunch

Every year, just before she leaves for Sandringham to celebrate Christmas, the Queen hosts a special lunch at Buckingham Palace for her family members.
The Cambridge family were among the first to arrive at the Palace for the festivities, with Duchess Kate waving behind the wheel as she drove up to Her Majesy's residence.
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Prince Louis looked absolutely adorable in a sweet black-and-white Christmas sweater as he arrived!
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Prince William and Prince George arrived in a separate car.
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While Kate was driving, she had Princess Charlotte with her, who beamed from the back seat. The little girl was probably very excited to see Gan-Gan - that's what the Queen's great-grandchildren call her! We bet Charlotte is thrilled that Christmas is now only a week away! Seven more sleeps 'til Santa comes!
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Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla appear to have arrived separately.
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Duchess Camilla waved to well-wishers and had a huge smile as she arrived.
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Princess Beatrice arrived solo, wearing what looked like a beautiful winter coat for the occasion.
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank arrived with their biggest miles on. Eugenie was driving and wearing a festive red dress.
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Princess Anne followed Kate's lead, sporting a festive tartan coat as she arrived with husband Timothy Laurence.
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Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall and their daughters Mia Tindall and Lena Tindall all arrived together. Look how big Mia is getting!
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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, gave her daughter Lady Louise Windsor a big grin as they left the lunch.
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Prince Edward and his son James, Viscount Severn arrived in a separate car.
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After the family gathering, the Cambridges all left together in the same car, which William drove this time!
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Lady Sarah Chatto, the late Princess Margaret's daughter, attended the lunch with her husband, Daniel Chatto.
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Timothy Taylor, Lady Helen Taylor (daughter of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent) and their daughter Estella all arrived together.
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Lady Gabriella Windsor and her husband Thomas Kingston arrived together. They were married in May.
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Lord Frederick Windsor and Sophie Winkleman brought their children Maud and Isabella.
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