A resurfaced video of Princess Kate reflecting on the challenges of joining the royal family has recently gone viral on TikTok, capturing attention.
The clip, originally from her engagement announcement with Prince William on November 16, 2010, shows a young Kate speaking candidly about the overwhelming nature of becoming a royal.
Princess Kate on the “daunting prospect” of royal life
In the video, a reporter asks her how she felt about stepping into her new role as a member of the royal family. With cameras flashing around her, Kate responded:
“It’s quite a daunting prospect, but hopefully I’ll take it in my stride. William’s a great teacher, so hopefully he’ll be able to help me along the way. I’m really looking forward to spending my time with William.” To this, Prince William jokingly added, “She’s very good at flattery.”
This charming moment has gained renewed popularity, with the clip being liked 15,800 times and viewed over 118,100 times.
The video was posted with the caption, “The next Queen of the United Kingdom,” and quickly drew the admiration of fans.
The viral clip also features key moments from Kate’s royal journey. Kate’s regal transformation has garnered praise from admirers.
One comment read, “She didn’t just learn how to be a princess, she nailed it,” while another wrote, “Catherine, The Princess of Wales is extraordinary. She truly was born for this role. Princess Diana would have adored her.”
Despite her polished presence, Kate has faced personal challenges in recent years. Her royal duties were briefly interrupted in 2024 after undergoing abdominal surgery and receiving a cancer diagnosis.
However, she has gradually resumed her engagements, starting with her public appearance at Trooping the Colour in June, followed by her attendance at Wimbledon in July.
More recently, the Princess of Wales visited Southport to meet with the families of three schoolgirls tragically killed in a knife attack.
Kate is expected to attend the Remembrance Sunday service in London in November and host the annual “Together at Christmas” carol service at Westminster Abbey in December.
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