A candid moment where Prince William’s red-carpet fashion sense was humorously critiqued by fans has gone viral, thanks to a resurfaced video from a rare movie industry event he attended with Princess Kate.
In 2024, William and Kate have been less visible as a couple, with Kate stepping out of the public eye to focus on her health after being diagnosed with cancer and starting preventive chemotherapy.
Royal enthusiasts were thrilled to see Kate make her first official appearance of the year on June 15. She joined Prince William on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the annual Trooping the Colour celebrations.
With fewer public appearances from the royal pair, fans have turned to social media to reminisce about memorable moments from their 13-year marriage. Archive videos and photos from various engagements have been widely shared.
William and Kate’s 2020 BAFTA Red Carpet
One such video, uploaded by TikTok user @kittywaless on July 23, features footage of William and Kate at the BAFTA Film Awards in 2020. This compilation has garnered over 2.7 million views.
Following royal protocol, William and Kate walked the red carpet last at London’s Royal Albert Hall during the star-studded event.
William, who has been BAFTA’s president since 2010, attended with Kate, who wore a stunning floor-length Alexander McQueen gown embroidered with hibiscus flowers, a dress she previously wore during a visit to Malaysia in 2012.
As they ascended the steps, fans captured the moment on video.
Admirers praised Kate’s look, saying, “Kate, you look beautiful,” to which she responded with her signature grace. Walking beside her, William seemed focused ahead until fans turned their attention to him, saying, “You too, Wills!” His blushing, inaudible response added a touch of humor to the encounter.
This lighthearted clip, part of the viral TikTok post, shows other moments of the prince and princess at various official events.
The video has received over 395,600 likes and more than 169 comments, with many praising the royal couple’s charming dynamic.
One user commented, “Lmao [laughing my a** off] them laughing after they said: ‘So do you Will.'” Another user noted, “They are perfect for each other. He has his mother’s sense of humor,” while a further comment read, “I just love them both.”
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