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Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteare following in their parents’ royal footsteps.
On Wednesday, theroyal siblings attended their very first Christmas Day church servicealongsideKate Middleton,Prince Williamand other members of the royal family, including the Queen. After the 11 a.m. service, they greeted members of the public who excitedly gathered outside the church to see the family.
George and Charlotte walked outside of the church with their parents to wave to the Queen as she left in her car. George held his dad William’s hand and Kate momentarily crouched down to explain something to Charlotte. Kate brought Charlotte over to say hello and thank the clergyman.
William and Kate then took their children over to members of the public for the first time.
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton.Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty
Prince William and Prince George.Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty
Charlotte lightly gripped the back of her mom’s coat at one point. The 4-year-old royal gave a sweet hug to one woman in a wheelchair as she held onto an inflatable pink flamingo that was given to her as a Christmas present. Several of the well-wishers brought gifts for the children. William walked with George as they smiled and talked those who had gathered to wish them well.
A woman who gave Charlotte a doll told Sky News: “She came over with her mom, she liked the doll. Her manners are outstanding — but she’s cheeky, she wasn’t at all scared.”
The woman saidPrince George’s manners were also “perfect.”
Princess Charlotte.Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty
Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte, Prince William and Prince George.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
William and Kate prioritize outings with their children, including a pro soccer game in October, whereGeorge could be seen exuberantly cheering on his dad’s favorite team Aston Villa. The royal parents also brought their older children on one of their first royal outings this summer whenthey attended William and Kate’s sailing race.
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As they prepare their children for their own future royal roles, William and Kate are also making sure their kids have a “normal” childhood. George and Charlotte attend the same school with other kids their age, where they are simply known as George and Charlotte Cambridge. They also have the same interests and hobbies as many other school kids. Charlotte loves unicorns and ballet, while George is a big soccer fan and loves to draw.
“They know what’s coming [as they near the throne] and want to give their kids as normal a start as possible,” an aide tells PEOPLE.
source: people.com
