After a series of rain-soaked weekends, the Queen and Prince Philip were finally able to stroll to church this morning in bright Norfolk sunshine.
Looking striking in a deep red coat with matching dress, feathered hat and a ruby-encrusted gold brooch, the Queen, 91, appeared happy to be taking the fresh air, even stopping to pick up a winter-themed bouquet from a well-wisher in the crowd.
Behind her, the Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 97 later this year, also looked to be on fine form and enjoying the break in the clouds as he entered the grounds of St Peter and St Paul’s Church in the village of West Newton.
The Queen and Prince Philip pictured striding forth en route to church in the village of West Newton this morning
Lady in red! Sporting a deep red winter coat with cross detail at the collar, the Queen, 91, matched the warm-looking attire with a feathered hat in the same colour
Sunday morning gifts! The Queen smiled broadly as she was given several bouquets as she walked along the line of royal fans who’d gathered to welcome the monarch to West Newton
Her Majesty stopped to chat with those who braved the cold – but sunny – conditions in rural Norfolk
The 91-year-old monarch looked beautiful in her choice of red, even matching her outfit with a bright red slick of lipstick
Her Majesty smiled as she accepted a winter-themed bouquet from a well-wisher in the crowds that had gathered in the village of West Newton
Wearing her trusty black patent loafers, the Queen strode with purpose along the crowd, bypassing a well-behaved dog on the way
After attending St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate last Sunday, the couple opted to visit St Peter and St Paul’s Church in West Newton this morning.
Scores of royal fans gathered as the Queen and Prince Philip arrived for the traditional Sunday morning service.
The pair emerged from their maroon Bentley and stopped awhile to greet those who’d made the journey to see them arrive at the service.
The Queen, wearing a slick of bright red lipstick, looked delighted to be handed a green-hued bouquet as she bypassed the throng of well-wishers.
A little scratch? Prince Philip tweaks at his ear as he follows the Queen and the church’s welcoming clergy to the service
A warm welcome: Clergy from St Peter and St Paul’s church walked alongside the Queen and Prince Philip as they arrived for the service
The Norfolk air is suiting them! Prince Philip stayed warm in a woolen coat with leather buttons. Right: The Queen looks radiant as she’s bathed in sunlight
The Queen looks to her right as she makes her way up the moss-covered path of the church
With a female companion by her side – and plenty of police – the Queen looked delighted with the flourish of flowers presented to her
Good morning! A sprightly looking Queen, who has opted to drive to the St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in recent weeks, looked sure of foot as she bid hello to clergy
While the crowd reached for their smartphones to capture the moment, a female companion of the Queen stood by her side.
As ever, there was a water-tight security presence with police officers flanking the royal couple as they strode through the small Norfolk village.
The couple have enjoyed their annual extended break in East Anglia since arriving at Sandringham for the festive season back in December.
Canon Jonathan Riviere escorts the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh through the churchyard
The Queen finished the look with a four-string set of pearls and a black patent handbag with gold detail
The bright sunshine made the stroll to church a pleasant one, with the Duke, dressed in his trademark brown overcoat, appearing in relaxed mood
With the maroon Bentley seen in the distance, the Queen and Prince Philip walked through the grounds of the church to attend the traditional service
While the Queen and Prince Philip have favoured St Mary Magdalene Church on Sandringham in recent weeks, the royals do visit several local services during their three-month sojourn to Norfolk.
St Peter and St Paul’s church is one of several rural churches that fall under Sandringham.