Princess Charlotte won over crowds during the Royal Family's traditional Christmas Day outing at Sandringham, pausing to take photographs with admirers who had gathered outside St Mary Magdalene Church.
The 10-year-old daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales dressed in a brown and beige coat, presumably designed by Catherine Walker, for the occasion, carrying an armful of gifts as she made her way along the line of well-wishers.
Video footage shared on social media captured the young royal agreeing to pose for a selfie when asked by a member of the public.
"Can we have a photo with you?" one fan enquired, to which Charlotte responded: "Yes," before moving closer for the picture.
Princess Charlotte takes selfies with royal fans before Prince William calls after his daughter
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The moment quickly spread across social platforms, with the princess seen shaking hands and offering festive greetings to those who had turned out to see the royals.
Her willingness to engage with the public meant Charlotte fell behind the rest of her family, prompting her father to call out to her.
"Charlotte," Prince William said as he walked ahead with Prince George, 12, and Prince Louis, seven.
The young princess offered a courteous response to her father's summons, replying: "I'm coming," before smiling for another photograph.
Princess Charlotte with her father and younger brother meeting royal fans
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The Royal Family has adopted a more relaxed approach to selfies in recent years, with members now occasionally agreeing to pose when members of the public make requests.
Charlotte's behaviour mirrored that of her mother, who also took considerable time greeting the assembled crowd following the church service.
The Princess of Wales lagged behind slightly at the end, shaking hands with as many fans as possible.
Onlookers drew comparisons between Charlotte and both her mother and late grandmother as she worked the crowd with apparent ease.
Princess Charlotte wore a lovely Catherine Walker coat
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The 10-year-old was not the only Wales child to capture attention during the festive walkabout, however.
Prince Louis provided a moment of mischief when he grabbed a large Lindor chocolate egg that had been handed to his father by a fan, prompting William to laugh at his youngest son's antics.
The family had attended the morning service together, with Charlotte wearing a tan dress paired with brown tights and matching ballet flats, while her brothers George and Louis opted for suits.