Princess Charlotte might only be 9-years-old, but that doesn't mean she isn't old enough to break royal protocol from time to time when the opportunity presents itself.

Royal fans gathered at Sandringham on Christmas Day where they showered Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George with gifts. Meanwhile, those same fans clamored to speak to Princess Kate, and she even joked that she'd "lost" her family after losing sight of them in the crowd.

According to the outlet, 73-year-old cancer patient Karen MacLean, spoke with both Middleton and King Charles during the Sandringham walk and spoke with them about her journey with the disease, which she's said she has had for 20 years.

Kate Middleton is feeling "grateful" this holiday season after a tough year of unexpected health woes. The Princess of Wales shared a rare comment on her cancer journey while speaking with members of the public after attending the royal family's Christmas Day service at Sandringham in England,

Kate Middleton attended the royal family's Christmas walk months after announcing she is cancer-free, but Prince William still managed to safeguard his wife while she met with civilians. "She looked across at William and they exchanged a glance that came with an ignited smile,

The Duchess of Cambridge has resumed her public appearances in recent months, most recently joining the Firm for their annual Christmas Day walkabout on Wednesday