Princess Charlotte, 10, Pauses Royal Christmas Walk for a Selfie Her Clever Response to Prince William Steals the Show

Princess Charlotte once again charmed the public during the royal family’s traditional Christmas Day appearance — and proved that even at just 10 years old, she already understands the art of royal grace.

During the annual Christmas walk following the Morning Service at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate, the young princess paused to greet well-wishers who had gathered to see the royal family. What followed quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the day.

In a short video shared on TikTok, Princess Charlotte is seen shaking hands, wishing people a “Merry Christmas,” and politely agreeing to pose for a photo when asked. When a member of the crowd hesitated — asking whether selfies were allowed — Charlotte calmly stepped closer and smiled as the group snapped the picture.

In recent years, the British royal family has noticeably softened its approach to selfies during public walkabouts, occasionally agreeing to photos when asked. Charlotte’s confidence suggested she’s already well aware of those evolving traditions, handling the interaction with ease and warmth.

But the moment didn’t end there.

As Charlotte lingered to greet more people, her father Prince William called out to her from ahead, where he was walking with her brothers, Prince George and Prince Louis. Without rushing — and without ignoring him — Charlotte responded in a way that delighted onlookers.

“I’m coming,” she replied politely, flashing a smile and pausing for just one more photo before catching up.

The exchange struck a perfect balance between royal duty and childhood charm, drawing comparisons to her mother, Kate Middleton, who is also known for taking extra time to greet members of the public during engagements.

Royal reporters noted that after the service, the Princess of Wales stayed behind to shake hands with as many people as possible — a familiar sight for longtime royal watchers. In fact, a similar moment unfolded during last year’s Christmas walk when Kate jokingly remarked, “I seem to have lost my family,” after realizing Prince William and their children had walked on ahead.

Princess Charlotte’s brief but memorable interaction this Christmas highlighted not only her growing confidence in the public eye, but also the quiet lessons she’s clearly absorbing from her parents. With her polite manners, easy smile, and calm response to her father’s call, the young royal showed that she’s already stepping comfortably into her role — one heartfelt handshake at a time.