The Queen was all smiles as snowflakes fell during her visit to the picturesque Castle Rising church.

Eastern Daily Press: The Queen braves the snow as she leaves Castle Rising church after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Queen braves the snow as she leaves Castle Rising church after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Despite the chilly morning, people lined the walkways of St Lawrence Church to catch a glimpse of Her Majesty as she attended the 11am Sunday service.

Dressed in a dark green coat and matching hat, she was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of York and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie who waved, smiled and exchanged greetings with the crowds.

The cold temperatures did not stop Royal enthusiasts making their way to West Norfolk to see the Queen before she leaves the county at the start of next month.

Wrapped-up in scarves, clothes and hats, many did not seem to notice the cold as they got up-close to the Royals.

Eastern Daily Press: The Duke of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, wait to enter Castle Rising church for the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Duke of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, wait to enter Castle Rising church for the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2018)

One of the youngest visitors was six-month-old Cameron Fuller, whose pram was next to seasoned Royal watcher and enthusiast Mary Relph, 83. She has only missed three Sandringham Christmases since 1988.

For the last 27 years, Laura Skrzynski has made her way up from London.

'I love the Royal family and I especially love the Queen and I loved her mother,' said the 52-year-old. 'I love the tradition. She is the jewel in the crown. She is an ambassador for the country.'

Flurries of snow were spotted as the members of the Royal family made their way into the Norman church.

Eastern Daily Press: The Duke of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, arrive at Castle Rising church for the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Duke of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, arrive at Castle Rising church for the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2018)

The 50min service included the Lord's Prayer, the hymn God of Mercy and a sermon by the Bishop of Lichfield.

As the family made their way outside, they were greeted by a wonderful wintery scene. Bunches of flowers were given to the Princesses.

On a girls' weekend in Norfolk, a group of 12 women from Corby found themselves at Castle Rising.

A taxi driver had informed them on Saturday night of the Queen's presence at Sandringham and they decided to find out if she would be attending a Sunday service.

Eastern Daily Press: The Queen braves the snow as she leaves Castle Rising church after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Queen braves the snow as she leaves Castle Rising church after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2018)

One of the group, Elizabeth Margaret Barry - who shares her name with the Queen and Her Majesty's late sister - said: 'I have never seen her in person and I loved it. I had a party when William and Kate got married and I am having another one when Harry marries.

The ladies even found themselves speaking to Prince Philip. They said good morning to him and he replied, laughing: 'What's good about it?'

Eastern Daily Press: The Duke of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, leaving Castle Rising church in the snow after Sunday service yesterday. Picture: Denise BradleyThe Duke of York, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, leaving Castle Rising church in the snow after Sunday service yesterday. Picture: Denise Bradley (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The Duke of Edinburgh leaving Castle Rising church in the snow after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Duke of Edinburgh leaving Castle Rising church in the snow after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: The Queen braves the snow as she leaves Castle Rising church after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Queen braves the snow as she leaves Castle Rising church after the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2018)

Eastern Daily Press: Women on a weekend away from Corby who came to see the Queen at Castle Rising church for the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYWomen on a weekend away from Corby who came to see the Queen at Castle Rising church for the Sunday service. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant)