Prince William's Arrival: A video capturing Prince William's arrival at Hugh Grosvenor and Olivia Henson's wedding at Chester Cathedral on June 7, 2024, has gone viral on TikTok. Fans cheered as the Prince of Wales was spotted.
High-Profile Guest: As the most notable guest, Prince William's presence was highly anticipated. He was seen boarding a minibus with other guests to head to the couple's reception.
Viral Moment: The TikTok clip, posted with the message "Prince William at the wedding of the Duke of Westminster," was liked 89,000 times and viewed 3.5 million times.
Attending Alone: William attended the wedding alone, without Princess Kate or Prince George, despite prior media speculation that George would be present. However, his cousin Princess Eugenie did attend.
Royal Connections: Hugh Grosvenor is close friends with both Prince William and Prince Harry. Harry chose not to attend the wedding to avoid overshadowing the event due to his rift with William.
Public Reactions: The video received various comments, including one remarking on the novelty of seeing royals on a minibus and another praising William, stating, "Your Mother would be so proud of the man you have become."
Princess Eugenie's Appearance: Another TikTok clip of Princess Eugenie at the wedding, walking through a floral arch, was liked 26,300 times and viewed 1,400 times, with comments praising her elegance.
Difficult Year for William: The wedding provided a joyful moment amid a tough start to the year for Prince William and his family. Princess Kate underwent abdominal surgery in January, followed by a cancer diagnosis.
Kate's Health Update: The couple initially kept Kate's diagnosis private, even from their children. They later reassured Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, and informed the public in a dramatic video message on March 22.
Kate's Return: Although Kate has not yet returned to public life, she recently expressed hopes of representing the Irish Guards again soon in a letter to them.