Princess Charlotte Wins Hearts With Adorable Little Curtsy For The Queen

The 4-year-old bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth after the royals attended Christmas Day church services.

Princess Charlotte knows how to win hearts.

The 4-year-old had a busy Christmas Day, making her debut alongside brother George, 6, on the royal family’s annual Christmas walk to church on Wednesday. 

When the service was over, Charlotte walked out alongside the rest of her family to wave goodbye to Queen Elizabeth, who left the service in a car.

After what looked like a few encouraging words from mom Kate Middleton, the queen got into a car and the Duchess of Cambridge curtsied. Charlotte waited a beat, then gave the cutest little curtsy to her great-grandmother. 

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Princess Charlotte curtsies to the queen as she attends the Christmas Day church service at the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham estate on Dec. 25, 2019.
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How cute!
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People just couldn’t get enough of the adorable moment: 

After the sweet goodbye, the little royal greeted well-wishers waiting outside St Mary Magdalene Church. Dressed in a gorgeous green coat that coordinated with her mom’s matching fascinator and heels, Charlotte walked over to meet the waiting crowd, alongside her mom, while George stayed close to William. 

Charlotte was given a few fun presents, including a bright pink inflatable flamingo, flowers and a doll dressed in white in a big, gold box.

After receiving the flamingo, the princess gave the gift-giver a great big hug. 

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Charlotte gives a hug to a women in the crowd, who gifted her with a pink flamingo.
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Gemma Clark from Lincolnshire hugs Charlotte after the Christmas Day morning church service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.
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The Duchess of Cambridge puts her arm around Charlotte as they greet people after church.
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The family greets people on Christmas Day.
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Earlier in the day, Kensington Palace released a black-and-white photo of the family that wished followers a “a very happy and relaxing Christmas Day.” 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are spending time in Canada on their royal sabbatical, also put out a holiday message on Wednesday, simply “wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.”

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