After spotting the moment on TV, royal fans took to Twitter to share their delight at the cute moment. One wrote: “Aw I have a feeling they have always had a lovely relationship! A pic from Eugenie’s wedding comes to mind.” While another said: “Looks like Charlotte looks up to her. Bless.”

However, it wasn’t the only sweet moment Charlotte had at today’s ceremony – she also said hello another of the Queen’s young great granddaughters, Mia Tindall. As Charlotte left the service alongside her parents William and Kate, Zara could be seen pointing out the young princess to Mia, who was sat beside her. And as they passed each other, Mia gave her younger relative a huge wave as they left the service.

Charlotte, Mia and their siblings have all been pictured together at events in the past with Prince William seemingly having a close relationship with his cousin Zara. The young royals were led at the service by the Queen, who arrived at Westminster Abbey arm-in-arm with her son Prince Andrew to pay a final tribute to her beloved husband Prince Philip, despite concerns she wouldn’t be able to attend for health reasons.

Dressed in a dark green coat, the Queen used a walking stick as she took her seat in the front row of the packed abbey, next to Prince Charles and Camilla. The Queen only made the final decision to attend on the morning of the service and special arrangements were put in place for her comfort.