Prince Louis sends royal fans into hysterics with ‘Terry’s Chocolate Orange mishap’ during Christmas church service – after proudly telling the clergyman he had already received a sweet treat as a present
Prince Louis sent royal fans into hysterics with a ‘Terry’s Chocolate Orange’ accident during the Christmas church service at Sandringham.
The royal, six, joined the Prince and Princess of Wales and his siblings at the Church of St Mary Magdalene last week.
During the service, Reverend Canon Paul Williams incorporated the orange-flavoured chocolate into his sermon and asked if anyone knew the best way to approach the sweet treat.
The preacher called Prince Louis for help and said, “You need to tap it and unwrap it.”
The pastor then explained that he had received a Terry’s Chocolate Orange, which he compared to a globe and which can serve as a reminder that Jesus came to earth for everyone.
After struggling to separate the segments with a light tap, Prince Louis was told to “just drop it.”
The loud bang sent the hundreds of royal fans waiting outside the church – who could hear the sermon through the church’s loudspeakers – into hysterics.
The pastor then told everyone that the chocolate could be shared, just like sharing the good news that Jesus was born at Christmas.
Pictured: The royal family, six, joined the Prince and Princess of Wales and his siblings at the Church of St Mary Magdalene last week
Moreover, Prince Louis proudly revealed to churchgoers that he had received a sweet treat on Christmas morning.
When Pastor Paul Williams asked if anyone had opened any candy yet, Prince Louis reportedly shouted, “Marshmallows!”
Luckily for Louis, the sweet treats didn’t stop on Christmas Day.
After the service ended, Prince Louis greeted the hundreds of royal fans who gathered with his family at the Sandringham estate to offer their well wishes and a few gifts.
The youngest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales was pictured walking back to Sandringham House with both Cadbury’s and Lindt chocolates.
In a sweet video on XPrince Louis seemed visibly excited by the presents he received from the public, as did his older brother George, who appeared to be carrying a large blue stuffed teddy bear and a large box of chocolates in one hand.
The trio – all smartly dressed in crisp white shirts, formal ties and navy blue jackets – were also joined by their sister Charlotte, who had also collected some gifts of her own, including a beautiful bouquet and chocolates.
As they walked along, the enthusiastic crowd offered more sweet treats, as well as handwritten notes and handshakes – the latter of which the future king seemed happy to oblige.
During the Christmas service, the Revd Canon Paul Williams incorporated the orange-flavoured chocolate into his sermon and asked if anyone knew the best way to approach the sweet treat.
The Prince of Wales, 42, officially stepped into dad mode as he greeted friendly well-wishers
He politely declined the extra chocolates and wished the givers a ‘Merry Christmas’ before leaving with his family
Princess Charlotte and Prince George also graciously accepted their presents, waving to the crowd as they stood next to their father
However, William put his foot down when it came to the chocolates and refused two fans who tried to hand Louis more treats.
‘No, no, you can’t give all the chocolates! Absolutely not. You should also keep them to yourself,” William said with a charming smile.
So far, Louis stood behind his father – who himself was holding a Disney plush toy and a book – and continued in an apparent attempt to collect even more gifts.
But after hearing his father’s commands, the obedient prince stopped halfway and followed the instructions by placing his hand at his side and remaining seated.
Prince William made sure not to leave fans heartbroken and left them with sweet wishes before leaving with his family.
‘Merry christmas!’ he said. ‘Have a nice day!’
The festive tour is part of an annual custom of the royal family and takes place after the church service on Christmas Day; This time, senior members, including King Charles and Queen Camilla, greeted well-wishers – laden with gifts – who arrived outside the church.
George, 11, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six, accompanied the Prince and Princess of Wales to St Mary Magdalene Church on the Norfolk Estate for the traditional outing
Perfect image! The Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, Prince Louis, six, and Princess Charlotte, nine, while Prince George, 11, watches over his younger siblings
In a sweet video from Christmas morning, a very happy Louis had his hands full of gifts before another well-wisher presented him with a Santa headband.
The young prince accepted the headband, politely thanked the person who presented it, and returned to his father and siblings.
Prince William, who himself greeted well-wishers with enthusiasm, seemed amused by his youngest son’s loot and said: “You got that too.”
But as the family began moving along the path, Louis seemed to have difficulty holding on to everything he had received.
At that moment, he returned to his father and asked gently, “Dad, can you carry something?”
Princess Charlotte and Prince George also graciously accepted their presents, waving to the crowd as they stood next to their father, Prince William.
George, who will start high school next year, was twinning with his father, Prince William, in a navy blue coat and matching trousers, while his younger sister wore a dark green coat almost identical to Kate’s Alexander McQueen number.