Prince Andrew has arrived at church in Sandringham walking side by side with his brother Prince Charles as the royals celebrate Christmas.

The Duke of York has kept a low profile since leaving his public role in the family amid the scandal of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

He was not expected to walk in with the Queen as he has done in years gone by, and instead walked in perfect unison with Prince Charles.

The Queen arrived at church by car, though she will not be joined by her husband Philip this year.

He was discharged from hospital yesterday after spending four nights in King Edward VII’s in central London receiving treatment for a pre-existing condition.

Princess Beatrice has been joined by her fiancee Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The Daily Mail reported the Queen had extended the Christmas Day invitation to him ahead of their wedding next year.

Previously it had only been royals and their spouses, but Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was also invited to Sandringham for Christmas before she married Prince Harry.

Beatrice and Mr Mozzi arrived alongside Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.

Edward the Earl of Wessex walked in with his daughter Lady Louise Windsor.

Prince Harry and Meghan are spending Christmas abroad this year, reportedly with the blessing of the Queen, as they take a six week break from royal duties.

Archie’s cousins could be at church this morning, the first time Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will have been to the service at the Norfolk church.

Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills said it’s the queen’s decision who goes to church with her for the 11am service.

Hundreds of royal watchers waited outside the church to get their glimpse of the family members, with some arriving as early as 1am for a prime spot.

With the absence of the Sussexes, there will be no chance for a recreation of the image of the “fab four” alongside the Cambridges.

After church the royals will have Christmas lunch at Sandringham and then watch the Queen’s Speech.

This year she will speak about the “bumpy” path her family and the nation has experienced over the last year.

As the Queen is the head of the Church of England, church services on Christmas Day are an important part of the royals celebrations.

She and her family arrived in time for the 9am service at the church on the estate ahead of the traditional 11am service.

The royal family swap gifts on Christmas Eve, and usually give each other silly, token presents.

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