Prince Louis Arrives for Xmas Church Clutching Mom’s Hand

Prince Louis arrived for the royal family’s Christmas church service holding his mom Princess Kate’s hand as the young royal looked pleased to have her support.

The 6-year-old is the youngest of Kate and Prince William’s three children and the family walked together past crowds of royal watchers to St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the family, smiling warmly to well-wishers as they walked with umbrellas up to the church.

One fan on X, formerly Twitter, wrote: “Christmas at #Sandringham has begun—great to see their majesties, and the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children lead the family to the church. #royal #christmas.”

Prince George appeared relaxed as he swept his hand through his hair alongside William, while Princess Charlotte was on the opposite side of her father.

Kate, who wore a dark green coat and hat, smiled at the crowds a day after the broadcast of her Together at Christmas carol concert, filmed at Westminster Abbey earlier in December.

Louis was the star of the show there as well, and lip reader Nicola Hickling told The Sun newspaper she spotted the youngster telling Kate: “We’re looking out for each other.”

The walk to church was likely the Wales family’s final public appearance of 2024 and they will now focus on enjoying family time and ahead of the new year, when Kate’s workload will increase.

The princess was off work for most of 2024, appearing in public for the first time in June for Trooping the Colour, Charles’ birthday parade.

She had major surgery in January before a cancer diagnosis saw her begin chemotherapy in late-February.

However, she ended the year on a high with her carol service, on December 6, broadcast by ITV in Britain on Christmas Eve.

In a message accompanying the carol service, Kate said: “Welcome to our Together at Christmas carol service here at Westminster Abbey. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year.

“It is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it’s also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.

“It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life and live our lives with an open heart.

“With love, kindness and forgiveness, so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about. The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others.

“It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences. Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love not fear.

“The love that we show ourselves and the love that we show others. Love that listens with empathy. Love that is kind and understanding.

“Love that is forgiving and love that brings joy and hope. It is love which is the greatest gift we can receive, not just at Christmas but every day of our lives.”

Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek‘s The Royals Facebook page.

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