Prince William Reacts to Princess Charlotte Taking Selfies With Royal Fans

After Princess Charlotte took selfies with fans during the royals’ annual Christmas Day outing, Prince William gently encouraged her to keep up with the rest of the family.

By Sasha Wayman Dec 26, 2025 8:16 PMTags
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Princess Charlotte was determined to make a few wishes come true this Christmas.

Realizing all those gathered outside St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk wanted was a picture with her, the 10-year-old stopped to snap a few selfies after her family’s annual holiday service. 

Meanwhile her dad Prince William wasn’t asking for much this Christmas, except for his little girl to catch up with the rest of the family.

“Charlotte,” he called to his daughter in the Hello! Magazine social media video shared Dec. 25, to which she responded politely, “I’m coming.” 

Before Charlotte rejoined the rest of the fam—including mom Kate Middleton and brothers Prince George,12, and Prince Louis, 7—well-wishers were thrilled to take a selfie with the young royal.

“Can we have a photo with you,” a woman asked in a fan-shared TikTok video Dec. 25, to which William and Kate’s daughter replied, “Yes.”

Wanting to stay in line with the royal rules, the fan continued, “Are you able to take it or are you not allowed?”

But it seems the snap was well within protocol, as the video then cut to the selfie. 

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For the occasion, Charlotte wore a camel-colored coat paired with black tights, flats, and a matching hairbow. And her stylish look fit right in with the rest of the family’s holiday get-up as Kate sported a chic plaid trench coat with a statement headpiece and William donned a black suit with a matching overcoat to twin with his two sons. 

The family was also joined by King Charles IIIQueen CamillaPrincess Eugenie, and more.

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Selfies aside, the royal family has been spreading a great deal of holiday cheer this year. Recently, William and George honored the late Princess Diana by volunteering at The Passage, a homeless charity that she frequented with her sons.  

“Christmas at The Passage,” the Prince and Princess of Wales shared in an Instagram post Dec. 20, “32 years apart.”

The first photo in the carousel featured a throwback photo of Diana and William cooking alongside charity staff, while the second photo depicted William and son George posing for a picture while wearing aprons. 

“Introducing Prince George to The Passage — and Claudette,” they captioned a separate Dec. 20 post where the father-son duo posed alongside an employee from the charity. “A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible work throughout the year and for continuing to inspire a shared commitment to preventing and ending homelessness in the UK.”

For more on how the royal family celebrated Christmas, keep reading.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, Princess Catherine and Princess Charlotte

Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children attended the Christmas Morning Service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate on Dec. 25.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla

King Charles and Queen Camila led the Royal Family into the church on Christmas Day.

Princess Eugenie

The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and niece of King Charles III attended the Christmas Day service despite her father's absence following his recent scandal involving potential ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 

Princess Beatrice & Edoardo Mapeli Mozzi

The older daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor also attended the Christmas Day service with her husband since 2020.

Earl of Wessex, the Duchess of Edinburgh and Lady Louise Windsor

More royals attended the service at the Sandringham Estate.

Mike Tindall, Lena Tindall and Zara Tindall

Zara Tindall, the late Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, attended the Christmas Day service with her husband and daughter.

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