Prince George and Princess Charlotte's 2018 visit to the hospital to see Kate Middleton after their little brother Prince Louis was born has gone viral.
The clip resurfaced after the Princess of Wales spent almost two weeks in hospital following abdominal surgery on Tuesday, January 16.
Kensington Palace announced Kate had been discharged and returned home to Windsor on Monday, January 29.
George and Charlotte were seen visiting their mother after the birth of their younger brother Louis, in April, 2018.
A clip of Prince William leading them into the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London went viral after it was shared on TikTok.
The moment was viewed 526,000 times and liked 8,331 times and carried the message: "4-year-old Prince George and 2-year-old Princess Charlotte accompanying their father to St .Mary's Hospital, London to visit their mother and new baby brother, Prince Louis."
@the_wales_family_ 4-year-old Prince George and 2-year-old Princess Charlotte accompanying their father to St Mary's Hospital, London to visit their mother and new baby brother, Prince Louis ❤️😍 I love how shy George was and refused to look or wave at the paps and I just love how Charlotte turns around and waves before entering the building. A beautiful little lady 💕and the sweet moment where George puts his arms around Charlotte to guide her in the hospital🥰 such a gorgeous sibling moment! #katemiddleton #catherinemiddleton #princessofwales #princewilliam #princeofwales #princeandprincessofwales #britishroyalfamily #princegeorge #princegeorgeofwales #georgealexanderlouis #princesscharlotte #princesscharlotteofwales #charlotteelizabethdiana #princelouis #princelouisofwales #louisarthurcharles ♬ Mia & Sebastian's Theme - Justin Hurwitz
"I love how shy George was and refused to look or wave at the paps (paparazzi) and I just love how Charlotte turns around and waves before entering the building.
"A beautiful little lady and the sweet moment where George puts his arms around Charlotte to guide her in the hospital such a gorgeous sibling moment!"
More recently, Kate's children were not seen visiting her at The London Clinic, though it is possible they were spirited in and out without the media seeing them.
Photographers camped outside also did not capture Kate's departure and appeared to track William leaving after a visit to see her, but not arriving.
Kensington Palace announced Kate's surgery in a January 17 statement: "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales was admitted to The London Clinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery.
"The surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days, before returning home to continue her recovery. Based on the current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.
"The Princess of Wales appreciates the interest this statement will generate. She hopes that the public will understand her desire to maintain as much normality for her children as possible; and her wish that her personal medical information remains private.
"Kensington Palace will, therefore, only provide updates on Her Royal Highness' progress when there is significant new information to share.
"The Princess of Wales wishes to apologize to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements. She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible."
A further statement on January 29 added: "The Princess of Wales has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery from surgery. She is making good progress.
"The Prince and Princess wish to say a huge thank you to the entire team at The London Clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, for the care they have provided.
"The Wales family continues to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world."
Jack Royston is Newsweek's chief royal correspondent based in London. You can find him on X, formerly Twitter, at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.
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