kate and william bring the kids along to balmoral church service

William and Kate make their way to the church,with Princess Charlotte visible in the back seat (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire)

Prince George,Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have joined their mum and dad for a Sunday morning service at Crathie Kirk near Balmoral.

William,the Prince of Wales,was pictured driving to the Aberdeenshire church with his wife Kate by his side and the kids in the back.

The Princess of Wales appeared to be sporting a new hairstyle,noticeably lighter than her usual brunette.

They were joined at the Kirk by several other members of the Royal Family,including King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Edward,the Duke of Edinburgh,and Anne,the Princess Royal,were also spotted making their way over to the church.

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Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens.Their disgraced brother Prince Andrew did not make an appearance,despite being pictured driving around the Balmoral estate earlier this morning.The family’s convoy of black Range Rovers was welcomed to Crathie with a guard of honour of kilted soldiers lining the road.Princess Charlotte and Prince George on their way out of the service (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire)King Charles and Queen Camilla were also seen heading in (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire)Edward,joined his family members at the Kirk (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA Wire)Charles arrived to begin his annual Balmoral break around a week ago.He was welcomed by Balaklava Company,5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland,and later inspected their Shetland pony mascot Corporal Cruachan IV.Tiny Crathie Kirk,situated a short distance from the gates to Balmoral,is the regular venue for the Royal Family to worship when visiting the castle.The King meets Shetland pony Corporal Cruachan IV,mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland,at Balmoral (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)Queen Elizabeth II regularly visited on her own trips north,and the current minister there – Kenneth Mackenzie – served in the role for 17 years during her reign.He was recognised for his distinguished personal service to the family by King Charles last year.