27/12/2025
If you watch royal coverage, youâve likely seen John Loughrey, a well-known royal superfan who camps out for major events. At this yearâs Sandringham Christmas Day walk, his interactions with Prince William and Princess Kateâs family (especially Prince George) were unusually long and familiar. They also included repeated references to Princess Diana while speaking directly to the kids - which are now garnering headlines.
William and Kate handled it professionally, but the exchanges raise bigger questions about boundaries, fandom, and emotional access to royalsâŚparticularly when children are involved.
Where should the line be drawn?