Overview
- King Charles led the Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham with the Wales family and other senior royals present, while Andrew was absent after his titles were removed earlier this year.
- Diana superfan John Loughrey told Prince George that “Granny Diana would be ever so proud of you,” drawing a courteous “thank you” from the 12-year-old and mixed online reactions about the remark.
- Footage captured Princess Charlotte giving George a small, reassuring pat on the back during the exchange, a sibling gesture widely noted by observers.
- Charlotte also stopped for selfies with well-wishers and briefly fell behind before Prince William called to her, reflecting a more relaxed approach to royal photo protocol.
- After spending Christmas Day privately with fiancée Harriet Sperling’s family, Peter Phillips appeared at Sunday’s Sandringham church service alongside her.