Zara Tindall news: Will Zara, Mike, Lena and Mia join the Queen at Sandringham today?
ZARA TINDALL is the Queen’s eldest granddaughter, but is she and her family planning to join the rest of the Royal Family at Sandringham today for Christmas?
Meghan Markle wedding: Mike Tindall holds Zara’s bump
Zara Tindall is the daughter of Princess Anne and Mark Philips. When she was born, she was sixth in line to the throne but is now 18th in line. Like her parents, she is an equestrian and has even performed in the Olympics. But will the eldest granddaughter of Prince Philip and the Queen make an appearance with her husband Mike Tindall and daughters Lena and Mia, this Christmas at Sandringham?
Will Zara be at Sandringham today?
Prince Philip returned today to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk leaving King Edward VII Hospital after spending four nights there.
He was taken to the hospital on Friday on the advice of his doctor as a “precautionary measure”.
The Duke of Edinburgh was said to be determined to return to Sandringham in time for Christmas and it appears he has gotten his wish as he made it back to Sandringham on the morning of Christmas Eve.
READ MORE: Queen and Princess Anne: How one royal was inspired by these women
Mike and Zara Tindall are among the royals expected to spend the festive season with the Queen at Sandringham.
Since her marriage to Mike Tindall, Zara has attended Christmas in Sandringham four times in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2018.
Last year was the first time their daughters Mia, 5, and Lena, 1, attended Christmas at Sandringham Estate.
It is possible Mia will join her parents on the open-air walk to St Mary Magdalene church for morning service on Christmas Day.
Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince George, 6, are expected to join their parents for the church service for the very first time this year.
Previously the young royals have been considered to be too young but this year a royal source has said the children will join the rest of the Royal Family in this annual tradition.
A royal source told the Sun: “George and Charlotte will make their Christmas debut” this year.
They added: “It will be so sweet...as long as they’re both on good form on the day.”
DON'T MISS
How Queen was dealt blow in Zara Tindall title row [INSIGHT]
Zara Tindall shows off cropped new hairdo at Buckingham Palace reunion [PICTURES]
The sign Zara plays key Royal Family role despite not having title [EXPLAINER]
The Tindall family was seen attending the Queen’s annual pre-Christmas luncheon at Buckingham Palace on December 18.
The daughter of Princess Anne, 38, was sporting a new bob haircut for the formal lunch.
She was joined by her daughters Lena and Mia, and another woman believed to be the children’s nanny.
However, the family have not confirmed this and previously Zara has denied having anyone to assist her with looking after the two girls, saying she prefers to be a hands-on mother.
How does the Royal Family spend Christmas Day?
Every Christmas, the Royal Family opens their Christmas presents on Christmas Eve, with the exception of the younger royals such as Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who open their gifts on Christmas Day.
On Christmas Day, the Royal Family enjoys a hearty English breakfast before travelling to church for the morning service.
Once the family returns they enjoy a lavish Christmas lunch.
After the Royal Family have enjoyed their Christmas lunch, the family retire to enjoy games before watching the Queen’s annual Christmas message on television.
The family then enjoys a buffet dinner which they are said to serve themselves so the royal staff can enjoy some time off for Christmas.
The royals enjoy more games throughout the evening before retiring around midnight, once the Queen has gone to bed.