Prince William made the remark to a fan during the Christmas walkabout (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
was seen holding in her laughter this week after her dad thrilled fans with a three-word football remark.
During the was seen greeting well-wishers along with his wife Princess Kate and their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
While most royal fans wished the family a Merry Christmas, one fan quipped “Up the Villa” at , who is known for being Prince George.
The future King replied back “Up the Villa” as he continued the walk back to Sandringham House for Christmas Day lunch.
The comment was met with a smile by Princess Charlotte, who found the interaction and comment highly amusing, along with one of the nearby protection officers.
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The moment was caught on camera by one royal fan, delighting those who missed the interaction themselves.
One fan wrote on X: “The man loves his team.”
A second said: “Charlotte’s laugh when up the Villa comment comes.”
A third commented: “I LOVEEEE THIS!!!!”
Well-wisher: Up The Villa!Prince William: Up The Villa ??????????????????
— anna (@tokkianami)
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Prince William and his family spent Christmas Day at Sandringham (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
The interaction with fans was one of many made by on Christmas Day, with the Prince of Wales also urging some fans to keep some chocolate for themselves after
The young prince, who already had his arms full, went to retrieve more sweet goodies from a royal fan when stepped in.
He told the fan: “No, no, you can’t give all the chocolates! Definitely not. You’ve got to keep them for yourself as well. Merry Christmas! Have a lovely day!”
The family aren’t expected to take part in any more public events for the rest of the festive season.