Excited Prince George joins Royal Family for Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace

Happy families: An excited Prince George joined the lunch for the first time
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Fiona Simpson21 December 2016

Prince George joined the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for an annual Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh traditionally host a festive lunch for their family before leaving for their private Sandringham estate, where they spend the holidays.

Among the first to arrive was William spotted at the wheel of a vehicle, with Prince Harry in the passenger seat beside him, and Kate and their three-year-old son Prince George on the back seat.

The royal trio carried out their last official engagement of the year yesterday, joining a Christmas party in London for their mental health campaign organisation, Heads Together.

Big smiles: The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive at Buckingham Palace
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The Duke revealed George excited about Christmas spirit that he has been unwrapping presents before the big day.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were chauffeur-driven to the family gathering, while Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie arrived in separate cars.

Festive gathering: Zara and Mike Tindall drive up to Buckingham Palace
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Other members of the Royal Family who joined the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh for lunch included Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and their daughter, Lady Gabriella Windsor.

Her brother, Lord Freddie Windsor, arrived separately behind the wheel of a car with his wife, actress Sophie Winkleman.

The Queen's niece Lady Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret's daughter, also drove herself to the annual event.

Christmas excitement: Princess Alexandra arrives for the Queen's festive lunch
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Other guests included the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

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