Prince Edward looked particularly smart when attending the Royal Family's Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle today

Prince Edward looked particularly smart when attending the Royal Family’s Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle today. 

The Earl of Wessex, 58, debuted a pair of vintage-inspired copper glasses as he drove to the event with his wife, Sophie Wessex, 57, who looked tanned and relaxed in the back of their car, where she sat with their daughter Lady Louise, 19.

Dressed in a smart grey coat, Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest son appeared refreshed as he headed to the lunch hosted by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.

This year’s annual dinner saw the wider family brought together in the largest reunion since the Queen’s funeral in September – and was the first time the traditional gathering has taken place since 2019, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Prince Edward looked particularly smart when attending the Royal Family's Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle today

Prince Edward looked particularly smart when attending the Royal Family’s Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle today

Prince Edward appeared deep in concentration as he kept his bespectacled eyes on the road when arriving. 

The royal opted for a grey and blue winter coat, which he wore over a suit including a crisp white shirt and tie. 

Prince Edward, who was last seen with Sophie at the Royal Variety performance on December 1, looked well-rested and refreshed ahead of today’s family event. 

Perhaps looking forward to some jolly family time, Prince Edward glowed with positivity, warming up a gloomy Tuesday of December.  

Prince Edward, who was last seen with Sophie at the Royal Variety performance on December 1, looked well-rested and refreshed ahead of today's family event

Prince Edward, who was last seen with Sophie at the Royal Variety performance on December 1, looked well-rested and refreshed ahead of today’s family event 

Sat at the back of the car, Sophie put on an animated display, leaning over his seat to chat to her dapper husband

Sat at the back of the car, Sophie put on an animated display, leaning over his seat to chat to her dapper husband

Sat at the back of the car, Sophie put on an animated display, leaning over his seat to chat to her dapper husband. 

She styled her blonde locks into a glossy blow-dry,  tucked behind her ear.  Like her husband, Sophie’s skin was glowing, with just a dash of bronzer highlighting her tanned complexion. 

Wrapped up in a stylish tan coat, she accessorised with a pair of diamond and sapphire drop earrings. 

Wrapped up in a stylish tan coat, she accessorised with a pair of diamond and sapphire drop earrings. Pictured leaving the lunch tonight

Wrapped up in a stylish tan coat, she accessorised with a pair of diamond and sapphire drop earrings. Pictured leaving the lunch tonight

The couple were accompanied by their daughter, Lady Louise, whose blonde locks were styled in a beautiful cascade of curls pinned to the back of her head. 

The royal teen appeared to be wearing a crimson gown for the festive occasion.   Her brother, Viscount James Severn, 15, was not present in the car. 

Charles and the Queen Consort have treated dozens of relatives to a sit-down turkey lunch today – after the King hosted his first annual Christmas meal for the wider Royal Family as monarch at Windsor Castle. 

Perhaps looking forward to some jolly family time, Prince Edward glowed with positivity

Perhaps looking forward to some jolly family time, Prince Edward glowed with positivity

Queen Consort Camilla was all smiles as she left Windsor Castle after the festive lunch

Queen Consort Camilla was all smiles as she left Windsor Castle after the festive lunch

Meanwhile, King Charles was the first member of the Royal Family to arrive for the festive occasion today

Meanwhile, King Charles was the first member of the Royal Family to arrive for the festive occasion today 

Dozens of royals attended, with the Queen Consort and Earl and Countess of Wessex among the first to arrive, but notable absentees included Prince Harry and Meghan and their son Archie and daughter Lilibet, who remain in the US.

The turkey-and-trimmings lunch has typically taken place annually at Buckingham Palace on the Wednesday before Christmas, shortly before the monarch leaves for Sandringham for the festive season. 

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