Youngsters from the Choral Foundation swapped the Chapel Royal for the ice skating rink at Hampton Court Palace.

The choirsters enjoyed a well-earned break from rehearsals for the traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols by taking to the ice for skating lessons outside the historic royal palace.

The Hampton Court Palace ice rink is open until January 5. For tickets and more information, visit thehamptoncourticerink.co.uk.