Kate Middleton, Princess Beatrice & Whole Royal Family Dress Up For Christmas (PHOTOS)

And we're off!

On the marathon that is the Duchess of Cambridge's Christmas wardrobe, the first phase has been complete: Kate stepped out this morning in a burgundy coat and velvet hat, looking festive and utterly relaxed as she made her way from Sandringham Church in King's Lynn, England.

It was Catherine's first time celebrating a traditional royal Christmas on the Queen's estate in Sandringham yet she looked totally at ease as she made the traditional walk between the church and the main house, greeting well-wishers along the way. Her presence this holidays has held particular excitement for fashion followers, who are anticipating Kate's rumored five outfit changes throughout the day.

For her first look, Kate chose a burgundy coat that hit below the knees, black tights, black gloves and suede black pumps. She topped it off with a burgundy velvet fascinator, tilted jauntily atop her head, with her hair pulled half-up (reminding the little girl inside of us of a perfect, real-life version of a "Samantha" American Girl doll).

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall also made an appearance, celebrating their first Christmas as a married couple. As is her style, Zara, Princess Anne's daughter, kept things simple in a black coat, black platform heels and an interesting gray hat that looked like it had two chopsticks speared through it.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie also joined their family, with the former playing it safe in a black coat and simple black hat and the latter in burgundy to match Kate's. But it was Autumn Phillips, daughter-in-law of Princess Anne, who stole the show in a swingy plaid jacket and a luxe gray fut topper.

Alas one person was notably absent. Prince Phillip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, was hospitalized on Friday for a blocked coronary artery and did not make it to church today. He is still at the Papworth Hospital near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, recovering from surgery.

But we're sure he would be pleased to see his whole brood in good spirits. Check out Kate's perky hat, Eugenie's fun maroon pumps and Autumn's awesome plaid coat in the slideshow below. Merry (royal) Christmas, everyone!

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[Hong Kong Phooey]

11:07 PM on 12/28/2011

In Bred animals trying to marry off to better looking females to clean out the gene pool.

[Hong Kong Phooey]

11:05 PM on 12/28/2011

What a parade of buffoons.

Only in the UK can a brutal murderous monarchy move to be supported by the tax payer dollars not but 150 years later.

Hey where are your Captain Crunch Hats, I really like those.

[triska]

06:50 AM on 12/28/2011

you know good and well kate does NOT need to lose an ounce orange county boy. :-P

[bunzilla]

08:39 PM on 12/27/2011

Nice to see a lady wearing stockings! Very classy indeed! Can't stand to see bare legged women with their spider veins, ingrown hairs and shaving knicks..Keep that sh#t covered up with a nice pair of L'Eggs..

[DrizzyDrake]

03:55 PM on 12/27/2011

Kim Kardashian has more reason to be famous than these people.

[lenuk]

07:16 PM on 12/27/2011

Really? How interesting.

[saskatoonie]

09:28 PM on 12/27/2011

Perhaps to Americans in America, but not for the rest of us!

[lilkty]

12:14 PM on 12/28/2011

DrizzyDrake,I think your name should be DIZZYDrake! What has KK done to make her famous? Oh,that`s right.......I forgot about her sex tape! Silly me, I also forgot her FAKE MARRIAGE! GET A LIFE

[arabianway]

12:29 PM on 12/27/2011

Camilla looks good, and by all accounts has found her place in the family. It had to have been rough sledding there for a while. Kate is a jewel and has yet to make a fashion misstep that I can see.

[ABXNOMORE]

08:27 AM on 12/29/2011

I guess you don't see very well.

[orange county man]

09:57 AM on 12/27/2011

If Kate could just drop a few pounds, she would be hot.

[asantewa3]

09:34 AM on 12/27/2011

It's wonderful the way Prince William has made sure that the Duchess was well-prepared for her role. Its a shame that his mother didn't have the same support from Prince Charles when it was her time. About the fashion, it seems a little somber for Christmas time, but still very nice. I wish Prince Phillip had been well enough to attend...hopefully he is on the mend!

[katieandtom]

07:53 AM on 12/27/2011

love kates hat. zara looks nice also. beatrice and eugenie and never get it right, just like their mother. and the phillips wife looks awful.

[triska]

02:59 AM on 12/27/2011

catherine looks super! love da plum. harry looking good, too. ;-D

[Lady Saera]

02:52 AM on 12/27/2011

I actually love viewing the hats, they are creative and carried off well by Kate, I think she sets a style, and as one poster pointed out, they will make a come back even more so. I love the hats.

[Lolavie19]

10:18 PM on 12/26/2011

She looks great I hope they last forever!!!

[lady joanna]

02:39 AM on 12/27/2011

Me too!

[GracieGiraffe]

10:09 PM on 12/26/2011

What did the People's Princess Pippa wear for Christmas? I want to see her party frock.

[johndukesjtd]

09:07 PM on 12/26/2011

You know that hats are going to make a come back if Kate continues to guide her affairs with the presence of such grace and style.The whole Royal family looked wonderful and happy on this day for them to enjoy. :) JTD

[rdk70816]

06:07 PM on 12/26/2011

I usually dislike hats. On Kate everything looks elegant and good.