During a memorial event honoring Prince Philip in March 2022, young Prince George made a gesture that captured the attention of thousands of people on social media.
As the royal family left Westminster Abbey, George, then eight years old, instinctively held out his hand in front of his sister, Princess Charlotte, six.
Although only he knows for sure if his intention was to shield her from photographers, the image of the moment quickly went viral on TikTok.
Prince George Shields Princess Charlotte
The video, shared with the caption “Big brother”, accumulated more than 37,200 ‘likes’ and surpassed 245,100 reproductions.
The reaction from users was not long in coming, with many highlighting the gesture as a show of affection and brotherly protection. “He is so good old brother for Charlotte,” commented one follower, while another assured that “He will be a perfect king’ in the future.”
For other users “George was just walking”. One online user got many likes by commenting “I think he is just walking.”
Beyond the moment, the scene reflects how the new generation of royals is already beginning to be watched with the same level of scrutiny as their parents.
As George, Charlotte and Louis grow up, the media attention on them will continue to increase.
Although they are still children, their lives are already in the public eye, and moments like this hint at the role they may play in the monarchy in the future.
Regardless of the exact intent of the gesture, the bond between the brothers and their evolution within the royal family will continue to generate interest for years to come.
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