The Queen and Prince Philip take train from London to begin Christmas break

Martin Coulter21 December 2017

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh have begun their Christmas break like any other couple and are heading to Sandringham by train.

The monarch and her consort were pictured arriving at King's Lynn station in Norfolk after travelling from London.

The Queen and Philip caught a late morning service from King's Cross station, travelling in first class.

Philip was pictured clutching a book as he stepped from the carriage.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh alight from a train at King's Lynn station in Norfolk
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He was seen holding a copy of 'Michelangelo: The Complete Paintings, Sculptures and Architecture' by Frank Zollner, published earlier this year.

Sandringham, the Queen's private estate in Norfolk, is a short journey from King's Lynn. She will spend the Christmas period and new year there with Philip.

The royal family traditionally join the monarch and her consort for part of the festive period and attend the Christmas Day service at a church on the Sandringham estate.

Prince Harry and fiancee Meghan Markle will be among members of the monarchy walking to St Mary Magdalene Church on December 25.

Additional reporting by Press Assocation

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