Are Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Allowed to Keep the Armfuls of Gifts They Received from the Public on Christmas?

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Louis of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Prince George of Wales attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2024 in Sandringham, Norfolk.Photo:Samir Hussein/WireImage

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Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Prince George of Wales attend the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church on Dec. 25, 2024 in Sandringham, Norfolk.Samir Hussein/WireImage

Louis was given so many gifts that he had to ask his father, “Papa, can you carry some?” One special gift was from 6-year-old Rupert Bradley, whoHello!reported gave Louis a hand-finished silver egg cup and spoon bearing Louis’ grandfatherKing Charles’ Coronation Commemorative Mark. Sweetly, Rupert — who is the same age as Louis — received the gift in his own Christmas stocking and wanted to also give the gift to Louis as a kind gesture.

“Rupert has always loved Prince Louis,” Rupert’s mother Kay Bradley said. “They were born within a few days of each other, so that’s why he feels a connection.”

Prince Louis of Wales reacts as he carries gifts from wellwishers, after attending the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on Dec. 25, 2024.OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty

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When it comes to whether George, Charlotte and Louis can keep the gifts they’re given,official royal gift policystates (perHello!) that members of the royal family are allowed to accept gifts from individuals not personally known to them, including the public, but the gifts must meet a certain criteria.

After a difficult year that saw both Kate and King Charles diagnosed with cancer, the Wales family of five seemed to enjoy mingling with the public — and Kate, 42, enjoyed it so much that she was heard to exclaim, “I seem to have lost my family!” after William and the kids ended up so far ahead of her as she got lost in conversation with well-wishers.

The Princess of Wales speaks to members of the public following the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty

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Prince William, Prince of Wales and his children Prince George of Wales (C), Princess Charlotte of Wales and Prince Louis of Wales hold gifts from well-wishers after attending the Royal Family’s traditional Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, eastern England, on Dec. 25, 2024.OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty

Through laughter, the Prince of Wales asked, “Have you hijacked someone else’s pram, or is that your dog’s pram?”

When the owner confirmed to the future king that the pram did, in fact, belong to her dog, William laughed again and added, “Have a wonderful Christmas!” before he and his family eventually headed back to Sandringham House and the Christmas lunch that awaited them there.

source: people.com