Princess Kate's bond with her three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, has been praised in a new viral video, as footage of the Wales family's interactions during public engagements has resurfaced on social media site, TikTok.
Kate' has become the focus of increased attention since the beginning of 2024 as she has stepped out of the public spotlight while experiencing health challenges. In January, the royal underwent abdominal surgery after which her doctors confirmed that cancer had been present.
In a video address issued by Kensington Palace on March 22, Kate announced that she was undergoing "preventative chemotherapy," with the royal expected to continue her absence from public duties for some time while she focuses on her recovery.
In the absence of any new appearances, fans of the princess have taken to social media to send their support and re-post images and video footage from some of the royal's high profile interactions throughout her 13-year marriage to Prince William.
Uploaded to TikTok by user, princess__jo, on April 13, a compilation of clips showing Kate hand in hand with each of her three children at events has been viewed over 290,000 time son the platform so far.
One of the clips shows Kate taking the hand of George during a visit to Wales with William and Charlotte to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The visit was one of the first formal walkabouts conducted by the two eldest Wales children alongside their parents, and saw them greet members of the public and organizers of community celebrations.
A second clip was taken during the royal family's Christmas Day appearance on the Sandringham estate, where they attended church together and met well-wishers who gather to see them. Taken in 2019, the footage shows Charlotte reach for her mother's hand while speaking to members of the public.
Lastly, Louis is shown in a clip captured at the time of King Charles III's coronation weekend of celebrations, pulling at his mother's hand as she spoke to organizers.
The compilation post has received in excess of 5,000 likes and numerous comments, many of which have praised Kate and sent best wishes following her recent health developments.
"Every child needs their mother. My heart goes out to those children and to poor Kate," wrote one user.
"Praying for Kate. She is such a good mom," posted another, with a further comment reading: "She's amazing."
James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek's royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.
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