Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas message: Light can triumph

In a festive red coat, Queen Elizabeth II led the royal family to a traditional Christmas Day church service on Friday, but young Prince George and his baby sister Princess Charlotte stayed home amid the sprinkles of rain.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were among the royals attending the service at St. Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate as some 1,000 well-wishers marked the festivities, which included the national anthem and several hymns.

Prince William and his wife Kate came as well, but they left George and Charlotte at home. Kate wore a green coat and hat and chatted with brother-in-law Prince Harry.