Duke of Cambridge hands letter from Prince George to Father Christmas

Prince William had the chance to hand little George's wishlist directly to Santa. Photo / AP

What could the future King of England possibly want for Christmas? It turns out there is just one thing on his mind.

Prince George, 4, is desperate for a police car under the tree, according to a handwritten letter the Duke of Cambridge passed to Father Christmas on a visit to Finland, news.com.au reports.

"He hasn't written down many requests, so I think one request is probably okay," his father said, handing over the note that is signed "George".

The letter began with the words, "Dear Father Christmas, this year I have been naughty/nice" to which the young prince had circled "nice".

The sweet moment came during the Duke's solo tour of Finland in Helsinki where he will meet US Vice President Al Gore and Prince Daniel of Sweden.

The tweet was liked more than 1200 times. Linda Gorry wrote: "Awww bless. I hope he asked for something for his lil' sis as well."

Creative Fibro said: "How wonderful for Prince George and Princess Charlotte to hear how Prince William met Father Christmas. I hope they have a magical Christmas."

Prince George started school at Thomas's Battersea this year in a nervous moment captured on camera where he was walked in by his father.

The heir the throne and his younger sister Charlotte, 2, have a new sibling due in April.