Verdict on whether Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis can keep presents
The three royal children were spoilt by members of the public on Christmas Day as they were handed chocolates, teddy bears and flowers.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis spent Christmas at Sandringham this year alongside their parents Prince William, Princess Kate and the rest of the Royal Family.
As well as getting presents from family members, the three royal children were also spoilt by members of the public as they stepped out following a church service at St Mary Magdalene Church on Christmas Day.
While meeting members of the public alongside their parents, George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six, were handed a number of goodies including chocolates, sweets, teddy bears and flowers.
However, some people have questioned whether the royal children will be able to keep the presents they received, with Louis being given so many that he was struggling to even carry them.
According to official royal gift policy, as reported by Hello! magazine, the royal children can accept these gifts from individuals who are not personally known to members of the royal family, including the public.
However, the gifts have to follow a certain criteria. As reported by Hello!, the criteria is as follows: flowers, foodstuff, and other consumable items (within reasonable quantities); copies of books presented by the author, provided the subject matter is not controversial; and, other items of small monetary value, i.e. items costing less than £150.
This means that the children will most likely keep the gifts, which mainly consisted of flowers, chocolate and teddies.
While Louis seemed delighted at being given so many presents, William had to eventually tell royal fans to keep some chocolate for themselves as the little prince’s arms were overflowing, much to his youngest son’s disappointment.
The Prince of Wales, 42, was heard telling fans who were trying to give Louis chocolates: “No, no, you can’t give all the chocolates! Definitely not. You’ve got to keep them for yourself as well.”
The children seemed delighted with their gifts (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
As well as the children receiving gifts, Prince William and Princess Kate were also handed presents from well-wishers, with the future King holding what appeared to be a book.
Princess Kate was also laden with bouquets of beautiful flowers, as well as being gifted a scarf by one member of the public.
The family returned to Sandringham House after the walkabout for a festive lunch hosted by the King and Queen Camilla.
Around 45 members of the family were in attendance including Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall, Princess Anne and Princess Beatrice.
