India, Dec. 26 -- Prince Harry appears to have passed the torch to Prince George, as the young royal and his father, Prince William, returned to a cherished Christmas tradition.

The "father-and-son bonding time" delighted onlookers by participating in a pre-Christmas football match, marking their first joint appearance on the field during the festive season.

Prince William and his football-loving son joined the annual friendly game between Sandringham estate workers and local villagers. Watching from the sidelines were Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, who cheered on their family.

A royal insider told The Sun, "It was interesting to see that Harry has now been substituted for Prince George."

The source also claimed that Prince Will...