HEARTWARMING footage shows the moment Prince William made a hilarious dig at his son Prince Louis as the family were gifted chocolates from wellwishers.
The Royal Family attended St Mary Magdalene’s Church on the Norfolk estate for the Yuletide service at 11am on Christmas Day.
After attending the traditional festive service on the Norfolk estate, the Prince of Wales, 42, stepped into full “dad mode” as he shook hands with crowds offering gifts to the royal children.
Among the excited well-wishers was a fan handing over chocolates intended for six-year-old Prince Louis.
But William playfully intervened, saying: “No, no, you can’t give all the chocolates! Definitely not.
“You’ve got to keep them for yourself as well.”
A video shared on social media captured the lighthearted moment, showing a visibly excited Prince Louis standing behind his father with his hands already full of presents from the crowd.
At one point, Louis moved forward, seemingly eager for more gifts, but he quickly stopped and stood still after William’s gentle command.
The heartwarming exchange highlighted the Prince’s firm yet affectionate parenting style as he managed the flow of chocolates, stuffed animals, and bouquets being handed to his children.
Prince William, his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, and their three children – Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis – looked the picture of festive elegance as they greeted the public.
The young royals, dressed in coordinated navy blue outfits, carried an assortment of gifts, including a large teddy bear and chocolates.
During the walkabout, Prince Louis drew smiles when he accepted a Father Christmas headband from a well-wisher, graciously thanking them before asking his father for help carrying his growing haul.
“Papa, can you carry some?” he sweetly asked, prompting laughter from the crowd.
The festive outing marked an annual royal tradition, with senior family members, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, also greeting well-wishers after the church service.
Hundreds of royal fans gathered outside the gates of Sandringham this morning hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal family on Christmas.
The King, wearing a camel coat and carrying an umbrella, waved to well-wishers and shook hands with the Rev Can Dr Paul Rhys Williams as he led the family into the church.
He was followed closely behind by Queen Camilla, wearing an ivy green coat and beret.
They were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, in a similar green outfit to the Queen, and their children Princes George and Louis, and Princess Charlotte, who waved at the crowds.
Outcast Prince Andrew did not join the family amid his Chinese spy scandal.
Mike Tindall followed behind the Kensingtons with his daughter Mia.
He could be seen sharing a joke with niece Savannah Phillips as they waited to go into the chapel.
His wife Zara, in a burgundy coat and matching headband, walked separately with her brother Peter Phillips and his other daughter Isla.
By EMILY-JANE HEAP
PENSIONER Karen MacLean was given a hug by the Princess of Wales outside Sandringham this morning after revealing she is battling cancer.
The 73-year-old, from Humberston near Cleethorpes, Lincs, described the moment Kate embraced her as “overwhelmingly good”.
She told The Sun: “We were talking about our illnesses, because we’re both cancer victims, when she reached out and hugged me.
“It was really unexpected and such a joy… I gave her a tight squeeze back. It was such a surreal moment.
“I wasn’t expecting that at all. It was so overwhelmingly good.”
She added: “You get a camaraderie with other cancer victims. Unless you’ve been on that journey you can’t understand what it’s like.”
Karen, who is still under treatment for cancer, also spoke briefly to the King, Princess Beatrice and Prince George.
She continued: “Kate is looking really well and The King looks quite good too.
“They’ve not had the best of years, so it’s nice to see them all back out together and united.”
She held hands with her youngest daughter Lena.
Also in attendance was Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and stepson Christopher Woolf.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, in a pale pink coat, walked alongside her daughter Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, in a blue coat and beret. They were joined by Sir Timothy Laurence.
Prince Edward and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex, followed behind with the Princess Royal, in a red jacket and black skirt.
The Royal Family was seen leaving the church at around 11.45am before mingling among the huge crowds of fans.
