Picture gallery: Royal church service

The Queen Mother joined members of the Royal Family for a Christmas Eve church service at Sandringham, making her first public appearance since her fall in November.

Prince William, recently returned from expedition in Chile, also greeted the crowds outside the church.

The Archbishop of Canterbury offers the Queen Mother a helping hand

Home again: Prince William joins his father and the Countess of Wessex

Carefully does it: The Queen Mother is steady on her feet

The Princess Royal receives flowers from well-wishers

Royal buggy: The Queen Mother is driven to the church door