Prince George and Princess Charlotte, children of the Prince and Princess of Wales William and Kate, showed maturity beyond their years when, on the 22nd of August 2022, when the youngsters attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Fans praised them across social media for their decorum on what was an unimaginably difficult day for the young royals.According to The Guardian, it was suggested by a palace official for Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7 to be at the funeral of the longest serving monarch, as it would “reassure the nation of the order of succession.”
Prince William is next in line after his father, King Charles III, followed by Prince George who is third in line, and Princess Charlotte fourth.
Her presence was a reminder to many of how the monarchy has evolved over the generations, such as the rule introduced in 2013 that sons would instantly become heads of the monarchy instead of older daughters.
Princess Charlotte And Her Brothers Represent The Royals' Future
Prince George and Princess Charlotte ended up playing a prominent role during Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, which was said to have been watched by 29.2 million people in the UK alone, as all eyes were on the young royals.
They impressed fans after they spotted something about Princess Charlotte and the way she is with her brothers.
All eyes were on the young royals, the future of the monarchy, and their presence at the funeral of their great-grandmother reminds the public of the responsibility that's on their shoulders from a very young age as a child in the royal family and often in the spotlight.
Of course, that doesn't mean Charlotte can't, for example, love Shakira's music.
But Prince George and Princess Charlotte seem to handle the overwhelming attention from the media and public alike incredibly well, as signified by their behavior that was beyond their years on the day of their great-grandmother's funeral.
After watching them together, fans feel incredibly proud of the children of Prince William and Princess Kate.
Fans Noticed Something Sweet About The Young Royals
Whilst waiting for the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II to pass them at Wellington Arch, 7-year-old Charlotte can be seen telling her older brother, "You need to bow."
This was a moment that royal fans thought was incredibly sweet, and have picked up on Princess Charlotte's responsible nature and how she seems to make sure her brothers are following the right royal protocol.
In June 2022, Charlotte gently stopped her younger brother Prince Louis, 4, from waving during their carriage debut at Trooping the Color, by placing her little brother's hand back onto his lap.
But unsurprisingly, the adorable and excitable Prince Louis was not phased and continued to wave with enthusiasm!
It seems that Princess Charlotte is an expert in royal etiquette, something which has impressed fans, especially since Princess Charlotte is currently seven years old, and she and her brother Prince George were the youngest mourners at their great-grandmother's funeral.
What Have Fans Said About Princess Charlotte's Sweet Relationship With Her Brothers?
Fans have expressed their delight and fondness for the young royals, especially after seeing them at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, both a historic and emotional day for millions as the longest serving monarch, who reigned for seventy years, was laid to rest.
"I'm sure the Queen would be so proud of Prince George and Princess Charlotte," tweeted one royal fan, with a picture of Princess Charlotte following Prince George.
"Princess Charlotte and Prince George are definitely the King Charles and Princess Anne of their generation," another royal fan tweeted. "Glad Prince George has Princess Charlotte by his side."
"I’m so incredibly proud of Prince George and Princess Charlotte," one person tweeted. "They handled [the queen's funeral] with the respect and maturity beyond their years."
Many fans have shared pictures of Charlotte, saying how beautiful the young princess is, with many fans thinking that she has a resemblance to the queen, whilst others feel she has a striking resemblance to Princess Diana.
It seems that Charlotte carries herself the same way as her late great-grandmother; respectfully and always with a sense of duty and decorum in public, yet is kind and polite to the people around her and the public who have quickly warmed to her.
Many fans were also touched to see that Charlotte was wearing her first piece of jewelry in honor of the queen, her great-grandmother's horseshoe brooch, gifted to her by the queen.
Despite the queen's funeral being one of the most emotional and difficult days for many who loved her, the young royals are a sign of hope for a bright future. All the Windsor children have a place in the people's hearts as the public watches the young royals grow and do their great-grandmother proud.