Busted! Princess Charlotte adorably caught fans’ attention at her late great-grandfather Prince Philip’s memorial service when she made a silly face.
The 6-year-old royal was caught looking over to her left, flinching. making a “eek”-like facial expressionon Tuesday, March 29 while sitting alongside her older brother, Prince George.
Viewers who streamed the service live at Westminster Abbey in London were able to witness the moment. Charlotte continued to smile and grimace from her pew throughout the entire event.
The look you get when you see yourself on TV. #PrincePhilip
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— Royal Reporter (@RoyalReporterUK) March 29, 2022
Charlotte, who is the only child of Prince WilliamAnd Duchess KateDuring the mass,, was also seated alongside her mother, 40. The couple’s youngest child, Prince Louis, was not in attendance.
The Duke and Duchess took their children to Westminster Abbey with them when they arrived. They were there to meet clergy members, including Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin Welby.
Charlotte smiled as Welby greeted her. He sat down at her eye level to talk with her before taking her place in the church. The little one was later seen holding Kate’s hand as the family exited the memorial.
William, 39, was joined by George, 8. The father-son duo — who are in line for the British throne after Prince Charles — wore matching navy suits.
Nearly one year ago, Philip died. The Service of Thanksgiving was for the life of the late Duke of Edinburgh. Although his initial funeral was held in April 2021 and the Tuesday special service allowed representatives of charities and other organizations to pay their respects to him, it was not possible to honor him at the time.
Most of Philip’s loved ones were in attendance at the church, including his wife of more than 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II. Charles, Charles’s children, is 73. Princess Anne, Prince AndrewAnd Prince EdwardThey were also there to celebrate his life.
William’s brother, Prince HarryHe was absent because he now lives in California with his wife. Meghan Markle, and their children, Archie, 2 and Lilibet 9 months.
Us WeeklyHarry, 37, confirmed earlier this month that he would not be returning to England for the event due to security concerns for his family and himself. In January, Harry, 37, applied for judicial review to a Home Office decision. He claimed he was unable or unwilling to pay for police protection. SuitsAlum, 40, and their children.
Source exclusive: Us at the time that Harry’s “heart is set on returning to the U.K. … but that will only happen if the government takes the appropriate measures to protect his family.”
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