At a carol service, Princess Charlotte’s face lit up when a beloved children’s book character was mentioned.
The 7-year-old royal was overjoyed to learn that “Paddington” actor Hugh Bonneville would be reading an excerpt from “Paddington’s Christmas Post” at the “Together at Christmas” concert.
Charlotte enthusiastically sang carols such as “Away in a Manger” alongside her older brother, 9-year-old Prince George, at the service, which took place earlier this month but was broadcast on Christmas Eve.
The Westminster Abbey concert was organized by their mother Kate Middleton and was dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September at the age of 96.
During the introduction to the service, Middleton explained that it aimed to “continue Her Majesty’s tradition of thanking those who have gone above and beyond to support others. Her Majesty has left us with an incredible legacy that has deeply inspired many of us.”
“This year’s carol service is dedicated to her and all those who have sadly passed away,” she said.
Mel C from the Spice Girls, Kristin Scott Thomas, and pianist Alexis Ffrench were among the other performers.
The marmalade-loving bear character may have struck a chord with the young royal, as the Queen memorably ‘acted’ opposite him in a skit that kicked off the star-studded “Platinum Party at the Palace” tribute concert outside Buckingham Palace during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.
The monarch had high tea with the Peruvian bear, who drank tea straight from the spout and caused havoc by splattering cream all over a poker-faced Palace footman.
Hundreds of Paddington Bears were left outside Buckingham Palace after her death to pay tribute to the Queen.
On Christmas Day, Princess Charlotte joined her family, including younger brother Prince Louis, 4, for church services at St. Mary Magdalene’s church. It was Louis’ first time participating in the annual royal tradition of walking up to the church and greeting well-wishers outside.
