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Prince George and Princess Charlotte make their Christmas Day debut: See the photos

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Jessica Derschowitz

Published on December 25, 2019 11:43AM EST

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A very royal Christmas

The Prince of Wales with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arriving to attend the Christmas Day morning church service — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

The British royal family’s annual walk to Christmas Day church services had two new special guests this year. Prince William and Kate Middleton’s two eldest children, 6-year-old Prince George and 4-year-old Princess Charlotte, joined their parents and other family members on Wednesday, marking the first time they’ve taken part in the holiday appearance at Sandringham in Norfolk, England. (Their youngest brother, Prince Louis, 1, was not with them, likely because he’s so young.)

Other royals in attendance included Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, and Prince Charles. Last year, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, took part in the annual tradition, but this year opted to spend the holidays in Canada with their 7-month-old son, Archie. The queen's husband, Prince Philip — who was recently released from a stay in the hospital — was also not present.

Click through for more photos of George, Charlotte, William, Kate, and the rest of the royals.

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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge; Princess Charlotte; Prince William; and Prince George

Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge with Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attend the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom — Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Prince George of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attend the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images) — Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

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Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Princess Beatrice after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Princess Charlotte

The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte meet well wishers after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks to Princess Charlotte as Prince George watches as they leave after attending the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) — Stephen Pond/Getty

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Queen Elizabeth II

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Queen Elizabeth II attends the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) — Stephen Pond/Getty

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Prince George

Prince George of Cambridge attends the Christmas Day Church — Samir Hussein/WireImage

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Princess Charlotte

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Princess Charlotte attends the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage) — Samir Hussein/WireImage

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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge; Princess Charlotte; Prince William; and Prince George

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attend the Christmas Day Church service — Stephen Pond/Getty

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Prince Charles; Kate, Duchess of Cambridge; Prince William; and Prince George

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales ,Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George attend the Christmas Day Church service — Stephen Pond/Getty

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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge; Princess Charlotte; Prince William; and Prince George

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arriving to attend the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Prince William and Prince George

Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (L) and Britain's Prince George of Cambridge arrive for the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on December 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) — Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty

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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Princess Charlotte

The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte meet well wishers after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and Princess Charlotte

The Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Charlotte meet well wishers after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince William, and Kate, Duchess of Cambrige

(L-R) Britain's Prince George of Cambridge, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave after the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on December 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) — Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty

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Prince George, Prince William, Princess Anne, Princess Charlotte, and Kate, Duchess of Cambrige

(L-R) Britain's Prince George of Cambridge, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave after the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on December 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) — Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty

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Queen Elizabeth II

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Queen Elizabeth II leaves after attending the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) — Stephen Pond/Getty

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Princess Charlotte and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Britain's Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (L) and Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge leave after the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on December 25, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images) — Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty

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Prince Charles; Kate, Duchess of Cambridge; Prince George; and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and the Duchess of Cornwall after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Prince William and Prince George

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince George meet well wishers after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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Princess Charlotte

KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 25: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge attempts a curtsey to the Queen at the Christmas Day Church service at Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on December 25, 2019 in King's Lynn, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images) — Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Prince George and Princess Charlotte after attending the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images) — Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty

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