Queen Elizabeth skips Christmas service over illness

SANDRINGHAM, England – A heavy cold kept Queen Elizabeth II from attending the traditional Christmas morning church service near her Sandringham estate in rural Norfolk, England.It is extremely rare for Elizabeth to miss the service, which is a cornerstone of the royal family’s Christmas celebrations and brings the monarch into contact with local residents who gather outside for a glimpse of her.“The Queen continues to recover from a heavy cold and will stay indoors to assist w