Princess Kate and Prince William were supported by Carole and Michael Middleton during their "darkest days", according to a royal expert. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the whole family "have pulled together as a unit" despite the "brutal" year.

A large number of people battled the cold weather in Sandringham to meet the Princess as she went through a tough year following her cancer diagnosis.

The royal children joined mom Princess Catherine and dad Prince William on the family's annual Christmas walk in Sandringham.

The royal family gathered at Sandringham to celebrate the holiday, even as Prince Harry and Prince Andrew sat out the festivities.

Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and more members of the British royal family came together for Christmas Day services in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Wednesday to celebrate the holiday. The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their three children to greet well-wishers for the morning’s festivities.

Princess Charlotte looks adorable at every royal event, but this Christmas, her outfit was perfectly coordinated with her mom, Kate Middleton's, duds.

Kate Middleton showed her festive side while sporting a stunning green Alexander McQueen dress coat while attending the royal’s annual Christmas church service.

We are bowing down to these festive looks. Kate Middleton and Queen Camilla ended a difficult year with a cherished Christmas tradition in which the royal members sported similar outfits. On Wednesday,