Once frowned upon in terms of so-called royal protocol, it seems selfies with the royal family are very much here to stay after Princess Charlotte took one with a fan on Christmas Day at Sandringham.

Princess Charlotte made the traditional walk to Christmas services at Sandringham, and royal observers were very impressed by how she conducted herself.

Kate Middleton, Princess Charlotte and more members of the British royal family came together for Christmas Day services in Sandringham, Norfolk, on Wednesday to celebrate the holiday. The Prince and Princess of Wales brought their three children to greet well-wishers for the morning’s festivities.

Princess Charlotte may be just 9 years old, but her impeccable posture exudes a maturity well beyond her age. Following the young royal's appearance at the Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham, royal fans were quick to compare Charlotte's elegant stance to that of her mothers, the Princess of Wales.

Princess Charlotte delighted royal fans during the traditional Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham by stopping to take a selfie with one lucky well-wisher. The nine-year-old princess showed her growing maturity as she greeted crowds who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the Royal Family following the morning service at St Mary Magdalene

The three young royals were gifted toys from fans outside the annual outing with their parents at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Norfolk, England.