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Prince George, six, and Princess Charlotte, four, sent royal fans into a spin when they joined their parents Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William for their first-ever Christmas Day

church service in Sandringham this year. While the Cambridge family is based at Kensington Palace during term time they often spend the school holidays away from the capital.

Kate and William took their three children - George, Charlotte and little Prince Louis, one, to spend Christmas with the Queen at Sandringham.

While royal family members usually stick around for a day or two after Christmas it seems the Cambridges stayed in Norfolk for most of the break.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s’ appearance at church alongside the Queen on Sunday suggests they spent the holidays at their Norfolk residence Anmer Hall.

Anmer Hall is a short drive from the Queen’s Sandringham estate and the country home is said to be Prince George’s favourite base.

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George was reported to have celebrated his sixth birthday there with friends last summer.

Kate is also said to love the stunning Georgian retreat which she and William received as a wedding gift from the Queen in 2011.

Both Prince George and Princess Charlotte attend St Thomas’s primary school in Battersea and will be back in London for the start of a new term on Tuesday.

Prince Charlotte started at St Thomas’s in October and adorable photos of her arriving for her first day were published across the world.

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The £6,000 a term school has a holistic approach to education and teaches children “to be kind” above all else.

As well as flash facilities and a wide range of extracurricular classes St Thomas’s pupils enjoy top-notch grub.

The school has a rotating menu which is prepared by “first-class” chefs.

As well as gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options, organic vegetables are prepared with every meal.

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A source told Fabulous Digital: “The Thomas’s school lunches are the envy of the parents, their school chefs are first class.

“French onion soups, salmon dishes with dauphinoise potatoes plus an array of amazing puddings are the daily fare.”

While George and Charlotte may have been able to indulge their sweet-teeth over Christmas, snacks at St Thomas’s are strictly sugar-free.

The source added: “Snacks are fruit and vegetables which are sourced daily. No sugar loading is permitted."

“Pupils from other London schools love eating after matches with Thomas’s in the spacious dining room as their food is so tasty and appetising.”

The school menu steers clear of processed foods and to aims to make everything fresh.

General Catering Manager Mark Newman states on the website: “Each term the catering team develop a range of ideas and dishes with an emphasis on healthy cooking, full flavour and

presentation.

“Our goal is to not only persuade pupils to eat but, more importantly, to enjoy a balanced diet whilst at school.”

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