Alongside the compliments, another conversation emerged. Some fans wondered whether the young royal might have been cold. As the cameras caught the family walking into the abbey, Charlotte appeared to be the only one without a coat, even though it was an evening event in December. A few viewers admitted they felt protective, hoping she was warm enough in the chilly weather. Others quickly noted that the walk from the car to the entrance was short, sheltered and done at a brisk pace, and that the temperature in London that night was surprisingly mild for the time of year. Even so, the debate continued online as many shared the instinctive concern that often surrounds royal children in public appearances.
A family gathering marked by absences
