Royals arrive at Buckingham Palace for Queen's annual Christmas lunch

Members of the royal family were seen arriving at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s annual Christmas lunch today.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were seen leading the way in a vehicle with Princess Charlotte and Prince George.

Meanwhile, Harry and pregnant Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were also seen arriving for the annual gathering.

Other royals spotted arriving at the palace included Prince Charles, Princess Beatrice, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and the Duke of Edinburgh.

The Countess of Wessex was one of the first members of the royal members of the family to arrive.

The family were attending the lunch at the palace, which takes place mid-week, before they then head to Sandringham.

Harry was seen behind the wheel of a car with wife Meghan, who is expecting their first child in the spring, sat beside him.

The duchess has had an eventful week, visiting a care and nursing home for retired actors, directors and entertainers on Tuesday which followed a public appeal from her father Thomas Markle to stop shunning him, he claimed, and get in touch.

Kate was also seen arriving for the festive royal lunch sat in the front seat of a car with William behind the wheel.

She waived to the crowds and sat behind her could be seen Prince George with his nanny Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo.

The Duke of York was another guest seen driving themselves to the event and his daughter Princess Beatrice arrive separately.