

Every year, the royal family gathers at the Queen's Sandringham estate to attend Christmas service and participate in totally normal royal activities like exchanging gag gifts (yes, it's totally a thing). Though it's only Meghan's first official year as a royal, the Queen allowed her to attend last year's holiday festivities, so the Duchess knows what she's in for this year...gag gifts and all. See every single photo of the royals at this year's Christmas service, ahead.

The Royal Family Walks to Mass
Prince Charles, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle (serving up complementary monochromatic looks!) and Prince Harry walk to Sandringham. No Camilla, and the Queen arrived by car.

The Queen
Queen Elizabeth arrives for Christmas mass.

The Queen
The Queen wears a gray jacket with pink piping.

The Duchesses
A closer look at Kate and Meghan's outerwear as they chat on their walk.

Meghan Markle
Meghan greets fans as they walk in to mass.

Kate Middleton
Kate chats with fans on the way to mass.

Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie and new husband Jack Brooksbank attend Christmas mass.

Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall
Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall arrive at Sandringham.

Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice and Autumn Phillips.

Peter Phillips and Daughters
Peter Phillips with daughters Isla (left) and Savannah (right).

Prince Edward and Sophie
The Countess of Wessex, Lady Louise Windsor, James Viscount Severn, and the Earl of Wessex.
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