The Duchess of Cambridge has kickstarted her birthday by hosting friends at Amner Hall and joining the Queen at church service, People magazine reports.
Kate Middleton, 37, who will turn 38 on Thursday, joined Her Majesty, 93, at St Mary Magdalene church in Sandringham on Sunday, but not before hosting friends including Prince George’s teacher Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe and Rose Hanbury at her country home.
‘The royal mother-of-three and Prince William are hosting some of their closest friends at their country home at Anmer Hall in Norfolk this weekend as they mark Kate’s 38th birthday, which is on Thursday,’ reported People magazine.
They went on to explain how the royal couple have traditionally set aside a weekend to entertain their friends for a few days of shooting and other country pursuits.
Kate Middleton, who will turn 38 on Thursday, has kickstarted her birthday celebrations early by hosting friends at their country estate at Amner Hall in Norfolk, according to People magazine. The royal was joined by Prince William at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on January 5, 2020 in King’s Lynn
Prince William’s lifelong friend Thomas Van Straubenzee and fiancée Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe (Prince George’s Teacher) were also in attendance
Rose Hanbury (far left) and David, The Marquess of Cholmondeley, (dressed in a red scarf) also attended Sunday Service with The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham, Norfolk
A general view of the front of Anmer Hall on the Sandringham Estate on January 13, 2013 in King’s Lynn, England
‘In the past, the Queen has hosted them at Sandringham House for dinner, too,’ added the publication.
During church service on Sunday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were accompanied by Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton, and their friend Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, and her husband David, the Marquess of Cholmondeley.
Also in attendance was Prince William’s lifelong friend Tom van Straubenzee and fiancée Lucy Lanigan-O’Keeffe, who is a teacher at Thomas’s Battersea, the school attended by George and Charlotte, and pals James Meade and his wife Laura.
Kate turned heads in a multi-coloured coat and a blue fedora hat with an animal print band, while the Queen wore a tasteful plum skirt and jacket ensemble.
Kate’s family, including her parents Carole and Michael Middleton, were also photographed at morning church service
The Queen attended the service and travelled to the church by car. She sported a tasteful woolen jacket and skirt ensemble with a matching hat
The Duchess of Cambridge celebrated her 37th birthday with a family tea party at Kensington Palace, it was reported. Pictured, Kate at the Christmas Day church service, Sandringham in 2018
Last year, the Duchess of Cambridge celebrated her 37th birthday with a family tea party at Kensington Palace, it was reported.
The royal is said to have wanted to keep the festivities low-key, opting for just a small gathering with her children, Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, four and Prince Louis, one.
While husband William was busy with an engagement earlier in the day, he made it back home in time to join in the fun.
The mother-of-three is thought to have enjoyed a birthday cake and been given presents.
Speaking ahead of the day, a source told Vanity Fair: ‘Kate’s not into big birthday celebrations, but [Prince] George and [Princess] Charlotte adore birthday cake, so there will be a special tea party at the Palace with candles and presents.’
The Duke of Cambridge spent part of the day at Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, where he marked 30 years of the London Air Ambulance service.