Viral Video of Future King Reflecting on His Late Mother Sparks Reactions
Prince William has stirred heartfelt reactions from fans after a clip showing his emotional response to old footage of Princess Diana went viral on TikTok. The video, originally from the 2013 CNN special Prince William’s Passion: New Father, New Hope, showcases the Prince of Wales watching archive footage of his late mother’s charity work and family moments.
Fans noted William’s visible emotions, with one commenting, “The eyes say it all,” as the Prince’s accelerated blinking revealed his struggle to hold back tears. The clip, which has garnered over 1.8 million views and 80,000 likes, has left royal watchers deeply moved.
The video begins with Diana’s humanitarian efforts in Africa, transitioning to heartwarming family footage of her with William as a young boy. In the documentary, William reflects on Diana’s influence, sharing, “She’d come back with all these stories and full of excitement and just passion for what she’d been doing. I used to sit there as a surprised little boy, taking it all in.”
Princess Diana tragically passed away in August 1997 in a Paris car crash when William and Harry were just 15 and 12 years old, respectively. At the time of her death, King Charles and Diana had been divorced for one year following a strained relationship that began to unravel after Harry’s birth in 1984.
The clip has reignited admiration for Diana’s legacy and highlighted the enduring emotional impact of her loss on her sons, with fans praising William’s openness and vulnerability.
