SOUTH WALES, ENGLAND: Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, captured the hearts of people worldwide after a touching moment with a young girl went viral on social media.
During her visit to South Wales on January 30, Middleton stopped her convoy and jumped out of her car to engage with 3-year-old Lily-Rose, who had been calling out “Hello princess!” as Middleton left Corgi, a knitwear and sock factory.
This rare and heartwarming interaction occurred after Princess heard Lily-Rose greeting her from a distance. In a highly unusual move, Middleton approached the little girl, leaving a lasting impression on both Lily-Rose and the onlookers, according to BBC reports.
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Kate Middleton’s magical connection with children
“I heard you say hello from all the way back there, and I wanted to come and see you,” Princess said as she jogged over to shake Lily-Rose’s hand, as seen in an Instagram video that quickly went viral.
The conversation took an even more charming turn when Lily-Rose asked, “Are you a princess?” to which Middleton responded with a warm smile, “Yeah! I wanted to come see your village and see what’s going on here, see this amazing factory. They make socks and jumpers. Very interesting!”
The moment became even more delightful when Lily-Rose handed Middleton a toy banana, leading to a playful interaction. As the future queen returned the banana, Lily-Rose tossed it to the ground.
In a show of patience and kindness, Middleton bent down to pick it up, making the exchange feel even more genuine. As she walked away, Lily-Rose shouted, “I want the princess!” A sentiment that many onlookers shared as they watched the sweet encounter.
#PrincessCatherine x #KateMiddleton x #PrincessofWales stopped her motorcade to greet little girl Lily-Rose who yelled, 'Hello Princess!' pic.twitter.com/u46laAV9IZ
— ModernItGirl (@Modernitgirl) January 31, 2025
Lily-Rose’s mother, Stacey Chorley, expressed her joy as well. “It was so exciting. We had no idea that was going to happen,” she said.
Moments like this are rare, with the BBC noting that Kate’s actions were remarkable because royal convoys rarely stop after leaving an engagement. Chorley also added, “I hope this is one of the things Lily-Rose will remember. Kate was so lovely. She’s very natural and down-to-earth.”
Princess of Wales wins hearts with viral moment
This heartwarming video went viral on Instagram, with people praising Middleton’s warmth and effortless charm. Many admired how she made the young girl’s day with her kind response.
“How sweet! And she picked up the banana the little girl tossed. 🥰,” one admirer commented.
Another wrote, “Now this is class 👏 you can see how she doesn’t make it about her!❤️”
“She’s kind, thoughtful, dignified and gorgeous. She’s a true Princess! 👸🏻 💕” commented a fan.
“What a role model for all human being😍” said one individual inspired by her charming behavior.
One fan wrote, “The way Catherine connects with children is so natural and heartfelt—she truly lives up to the title of the children’s princess.❤️”
A comment read, “Beautiful! Always about others. Sweetness overload.”
Royal watchers and the general public alike were enchanted by the moment, calling it a true reflection of Middleton’s grace and authenticity.
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