The crowds at Sandringham are growing as they wait for the Royal Family to arrive at St Mary Magdalene Church – with the service starting at 11am.

Sky’s royal correspondent Laura Bundock is there – she says it feels like there are “more people here this year” and “many have told us they wanted to come to show the Royal Family support after the challenges of the last 12 months”.

In pictures: Swimmers enjoy dip at Serpentine

It was the 160th edition of the annual Serpentine Swimming Club’s Christmas Day race in London’s Hyde Park this morning. 

Here are some pictures taken by the Associated Press at the event.

King walks to church for service

The King has been photographed walking to the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.