The former actress attended the traditional religious service held in the Church of Santa Magdalena
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's fiancée, celebrated her first Christmas with the British royal family on Monday, at a celebration held at Queen Elizabeth II's residence in Sandringham.
The former actress, who officially became engaged to Elizabeth II's grandson, attended the traditional Christmas religious service held at St. Magdalene's Church, on the Queen's Sandringham estate, following the tradition of her boyfriend's family.
Last year, the 91-year-old British sovereign was unable to attend the celebration due to a bad cold, which raised alarms about her state of health.
This year, hundreds of attendees patiently awaited the arrival of members of the royal family on their way to the aforementioned church, including Markle, who arrived arm in arm with Harry wearing a brown coat and hat.
After just over a year of dating, and after being introduced by a mutual friend - whose identity they have not revealed - the couple will get married next May at the royal residence of Windsor.
Markle, divorced and until now residing in Canada, appeared smiling and relaxed along with the royal entourage.
Also attending the traditional Christmas event, as planned, were the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, pregnant with her third child.
Elizabeth II arrived by car and joined the group, which also included her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, 96 years old and retired from public life since last summer, as well as her first-born son and heir to the British throne. , Charles of England.
Many of the hundreds of people gathered to see the British royal family arrive wished them a "Merry Christmas" as they walked to the church.
