Dramatic moment an onlooker collapses yards from Prince William and the Duke of Edinburgh as royals attend church at Sandringham

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There were dramatic scenes at Sandringham this morning when an onlooker collapsed yards from the royal family as they attended church.

Locals gathered to watch the Queen, Prince Philip, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge come out of St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

But police had to rush to the aid of a man, believed to be in his 50s, who collapsed just yards away from Prince William and the Duke of Edinburgh.

Prince William and his wife Kate were joined by her sister Pippa and husband James Matthews, who did not appear to notice the commotion.

After falling to the ground he was assisted by officers and wrapped in a thermal blanket with the help of onlookers.

He was conscious as medics treated him and did not appear to be in a serious condition.

Norfolk Constabulary and the East of England Ambulance Service have not yet commented on the incident.

Police had to rush to the aid of a man (pictured), believed to be in his 50s, who collapsed just yards away from Prince William and the Duke of Edinburgh (circled) as they left church in Sandringham, Norfolk this morning 

Prince William and Prince Philip did not appear to notice the police commotion behind them as the man lay on the ground

It is not yet clear what happened to the man, but he was treated by paramedics at the scene and appeared to be conscious  

After falling to the ground he was assisted by officers and wrapped in a thermal blanket with the help of onlookers 

Norfolk Constabulary and the East of England Ambulance Service have not yet commented on the incident this morning

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied the Duke of Edinburgh on the short walk from Sandringham to St Mary Magdalene church on Sunday 

Famously active at the age of 96, it was no surprise the Duke of Edinburgh made the journey from his Sandringham home to St Mary Magdalene Church on foot today..

Philip was not alone this morning, joined by his grandson Prince William and Kate, who is pregnant with the couple's third baby.

The Duchess of Cambridge showcased her growing baby bump in a fitted brown tweed coat by British designer Moloh paired with a Russian fur hat to keep out the January chill.  

This is not the first time we have seen Kate in the coat having previously worn it for Christmas Day celebrations in Sandringham back in 2014.  

She may be five-months pregnant but Kate rarely opts for comfort over style choosing to wear a pair of heeled court shoes for her outing today.

The couple's two children Princess Charlotte and Prince George are thought to have remained at home at the couple's Norfolk residence of Anmer Hall.  

The trio appeared to be in high spirits as they made their way into the chapel for the traditional service which is regularly attended by the royals while in Sandringham.

Also attending the service today was the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Matthews who made a surprise appearance joined by her husband James Matthews.

The Duchess of Cambridge showcased her growing baby bump in a fitted brown tweed coat paired with a fur hat to keep out the January chill

The royals received a warm welcome from locals who had travelled to the church in hope to catch site of the arrivals

The family appeared to be in high spirits as they arrived at the chapel for the Sunday service 

Pippa, who married James in a lavish ceremony in May, looked chic in a navy blue trench coat and matching fedora as she took her husband's hand. 

The couple, who live in London, are likely to be staying with the Cambridges in their Norfolk home of Anmer Hall for the weekend. 

While the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose to join Philip on the walk the Queen was seen arriving at the church by car.

Accompanied by a female friend, the Queen looked elegant in a vibrant pink coat and matching hat with black accents as she arrived at the church. 

Also attending the service today was the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Matthews who was joined by her husband James Matthews

Pippa, who married James in a lavish ceremony in May, looked chic in a navy blue trench coat and matching fedora as she took her husband's hand

Pippa added a touch of embellishment in the form of a star shaped brooch placed on the brim of her hat while James looked dapper in a traditional suit

The royals received a warm welcome from locals who had travelled to the church in hope to catch site of the arrivals.  

The family appeared to be in high spirits on Sunday morning in light of the news that Zara and Mike Tindall are expecting their second child. 

The Queen will become a great-grandmother again twice this year, after her granddaughter announced yesterday that she and husband Mike Tindall were expecting their second child.

The baby will be born in the summer, about three months after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s third child is due, sources claim.

The Queen however appeared to arrive separately, arriving with a female companion in the back of her car 

Her Majesty looked elegant in a bright pink coat and matching hat with black accents during the church service on Sunday 

With Prince Harry due to marry fiancee Meghan Markle on May 19 at Windsor Castle, it will be a joyous year for the 91-year-old monarch and her family.

Yesterday’s news came just over a year after Zara and Tindall suffered the heartache of a miscarriage.

At the end of November 2016 the couple said they were expecting a brother or sister for three-year-old Mia, but almost a month later, on Christmas Eve, they announced Zara had lost the baby.

It is believed she was around four months pregnant at the time. As a result, she missed the Royal Family’s annual celebrations at Sandringham. 

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: ‘The Queen and members of the royal family were very pleased.’

The royal family were last seen at the chapel in Sandringham on Christmas Day, which saw Prince Harry's fiance Meghan Markle join the royals for Christmas for the first time.  

Crowds gathered along the footpath leading up to the chapel as the royal trio made their arrival for the Sunday service 

The Suits star looked a little nervous as she was pictured with other members of the royal family, including the Duchess of Cambridge, for the first time.

And she appeared to wobble slightly as she gave her first curtsy to the Queen after the service. 

However, Prince Harry told the Today programme that her first royal family Christmas had been a resounding success.

When the fifth in line to the throne was quizzed by presenter Sarah Montague at the end of guest editing the three-hour show he replied: 'It was fantastic, she really enjoyed it.' 

Sandringham has been owned by the royal family since 1862 when it was purchased by Queen Victoria at the request of her son Edward, then Prince of Wales.

Since then, the house has been in continuous use by the royal family and it was there that King George VI died on the 6th February 1952.

It is also from Sandringham that the Queen's annual Christmas speech is broadcast.