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WEST READING, Pa. (AP) - A terminally ill girl who received support from thousands of Christmas carolers outside her home over the weekend died early on Christmas morning, her family said. Delaney Brown, 8, of West Reading "passed away quietly with her loving family by her side," family spokesman Christopher Winters said in a statement Wednesday. On Saturday night, thousands gathered outside her home in eastern Pennsylvania to fulfill her wish for a huge holiday singalong. The crowd cycled through holiday favorites such as "Frosty the Snowman," ''Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" and "Jingle Bells" and ended with a chorus of "Happy Birthday" to the girl, who turned 8 on Friday, The Reading Eagle reported. Shortly after the caroling began, the family's Facebook page showed a picture of Delaney giving two thumbs up with the text, "I can hear you now!!! Love you!" Delaney, whose nickname is Laney, was diagnosed in May with a rare form of leukemia. The community held fundraisers to defray the cost of her medical expenses. An update posted Wednesay on the "Team Laney" Facebook page said: "My heart breaks right now. Our little angel on earth earned her pink glittery angel wings in heaven. She took her last breath at home in her bed at 3:10 surrounded by all her family and friends. I miss her so much already." "Laney was a wonderful, kind, and loving child, who brought so much joy to our lives," the family said. "Even as her illness progressed, Laney never stopped having faith, she continued to smile in spite of her pain, and she showed more concern for all of us than for herself." Her family also expressed gratitude for the support they had received from people all

LONDON (AP) - Britain's royal family turned out in force Wednesday for a traditional Christmas church service, but the littlest prince was nowhere in sight. Related Stories Baby George stays indoors as British royals celebrate Christmas AFP Queen Elizabeth calls for 'quiet reflection' in 2014 AFP Cressida Bonas Scores Holiday Invite To Sandringham: REPORT Huffington Post While last year's royal Christmas had several noticeable absences - Prince Harry was in Afghanistan and Prince William spent Christmas with his in-laws - four generations gathered this year at Queen Elizabeth II's sprawling Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Wearing an orange coat and black fur hat, Elizabeth arrived for the service at St. Mary Magdelene Church on the estate, accompanied by her granddaughter Zara Phillips, who is currently pregnant with her first child. Many of the well-wishers gathered near the church had hoped to catch a glimpse of Prince George, the newest member of the royal family. While the young prince was nowhere to be seen, his parents - Prince William and his wife, Kate - arrived at the church holding hands. "We've had a good morning with George and I can't wait until next year when he's bigger," William told the crowd following the service. View galleryKate the Duchess of Cambridge arrives to attend a Christmas … Kate the Duchess of Cambridge arrives to attend a Christmas Day Service with other members of the ro … Cicely Howard, 75, asked about the baby when she greeted Kate outside of the church. "She told me he was having a lovely day but was more interested in the wrapping paper than the presents," Howard told Britain's Press Association. After missing last year, Prince Harry also was in attendance. The queen paid tribute to family and milestones later Tuesday in her traditional, pre-recorded Christmas message, urging reflection. "With so many distractions, it is easy to forget to pause and take stock," she said in the message, which was

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