Prince George "protecting" Prince Louis goes viral

Prince George looking after Prince Louis went viral on TikTok as the brothers turned out in support of Princess Kate for her big moment.

The future king, 11, joined his younger sister, Princess Charlotte, and Louis for their mother's Together at Christmas carol service, at Westminster Abbey, in London, on December 6. Louis, 6, appeared to shelter behind his older brother and let George do the talking when meeting members of the clergy.

And fans on TikTok felt they spotted George helping Louis place a note of gratitude on a Christmas tree.

A clip of the moment was liked more than 12,700 times and viewed over 187,000 times after it was posted with the message: "Thank you for Granny and Grandpa because they have played games with me."

An onscreen caption read: "Prince George is always protecting his little brother. Louis was standing very close to George because he was scared.

"George waited for Louis and Louis came close to him again."

One reply read: "The younger sibs always hide behind him when they got scared or shy. I remember charlotte hide behind him when she got shy."

Another wrote: "They are such an underrated duo."

Louis at one point added his note of gratitude to the Christmas tree and, in it, he had written: "Thank you for Granny and Grandpa because they have played games with me."

After the service, Kate praised similar carol services around Britain, writing on Instagram: "So lovely to see community carol services across the country helping to spread the messages of love and empathy that are central to the Christmas story and the Together at Christmas service from Westminster Abbey last Friday."

Beforehand, Kate wrote a letter to guests outlining her feelings about the festive season: "Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year. It is a time for celebration and joy, but it also gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all.

"It is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life, that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness—so much of what the Christmas spirit is all about. The Christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of others.

"It also reflects our own vulnerabilities and reminds us of the importance of giving and receiving empathy, as well as just how much we need each other in spite of our differences," Kate added.

"Above all else, it encourages us to turn to love, not fear. The love that we show ourselves and the love we show others.

"Love that listens with empathy, love that is kind and understanding, love that is forgiving, and love that brings joy and hope.

"It is this love which is the greatest gift we can receive. Not just at Christmas, but every day of our lives."

Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.

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