Viral Moments from Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding

The 6 Most Viral Moments from Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding

From the vow exchange to the balcony kiss, here are some of the most-viewed videos from their big day.

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Lilly Blomquist
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Lilly Blomquist
Lilly is the associate editor at Brides. She joined the staff in 2021 and covers real weddings, wedding décor, wedding news, and more. Her work is also featured in The Knot, The Bash, and Tracy Anderson's The Edit and Tracy Anderson Mind, Body, and Soul.
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Published on 04/24/24 12:47PM
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Royal Wedding Balcony Kiss

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It’s been nearly 13 years since Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot at Westminster Abbey. Although the couple’s royal wedding was wildly talked about in the forthcoming months, their nuptials still live on as some of the most highly regarded and influential of all time. When the now-Prince and Princess of Wales said “I do” over a decade ago, a whopping 162 million viewers around the world tuned in to watch, and today, the public is still fascinated by their big day. Thanks to social media, royal fans have been able to relive (or experience for the first time) special memories from the couple's wedding. While arguably every part of William and Kate’s nuptials was extremely memorable, we’ve rounded up some of the most-viewed, trending moments on TikTok. 

Ahead, the top six viral moments from William and Kate’s royal wedding.

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Prince Harry’s Sweet Comment

Accumulating 10.9 million views, one of the most viral moments from William and Kate's big day was from the groom's brother, Prince Harry. The footage shows Kate walking down the aisle before the camera cuts to Harry at the altar, who is looking admiringly at his future sister-in-law. The Duke of Sussex then turns to his brother—whose back is facing Kate—and says, "Wait 'til you see her," with a wide grin. After Kate joins her future husband at the altar, William looks at Kate and tells her, "You are so beautiful," as Harry smiles at Kate.

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Prince William’s Charming Joke

In another viral royal wedding moment, which amassed 3.4 million views, William shows his playful, humorous side. In the clip, William and Kate are facing the altar, while Harry and Kate's father, Michael, are standing on either side of them. William turns to Kate and comments, "We were supposed to have a small family affair, then," which elicits a laugh from Kate and a smile from Michael.

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Kate Middleton’s Revised Vows

William and Kate’s vow exchange was another moment that has seemed to resonate with modern viewers, garnering one million views. Not only does the clip show the bride and groom looking lovingly into one another’s eyes as Kate recites her promises, but it also demonstrates that the bride chose to remove a key word that’s a part of traditional vows: “obey.” Many TikTok users also commented on Kate’s “beautiful” voice.

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Kate Middleton’s Curtsy to Queen Elizabeth II

According to royal wedding protocol, the bride always addresses the queen with a curtsy during their recessional—and Kate’s is a highly-viewed moment from their big day. Based on the viral TikTok video, after being pronounced husband and wife, the newlyweds are shown walking toward the back of the church, hand in hand, as Pippa, Kate’s sister, holds the bride’s train. When the couple reaches the late Queen Elizabeth II—William’s grandmother and the reigning monarch at the time—Kate curtsies and smiles. Elizabeth then matches Kate’s grin and gives a small nod of approval.

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The Couple’s Iconic Balcony Kiss

Based on another royal wedding tradition, the newlyweds usually make their debut to the public on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, which culminates in a kiss. In a video that’s been viewed more than 6.5 million times, which begins after William and Kate share a peck, the couple waves to the crowd, who begs for another display of PDA. Responding to their request, William whispers to his new wife, “Shall we do one more?” Before Kate answers his question, William places a peck on her lips, which makes Kate laugh and the crowd cheer. 

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The Newlyweds’ Post-Ceremony Exchange

With hundreds of thousands of views, an intimate, emotional exchange between Kate and William while they’re sitting in the horse-drawn carriage after the ceremony is another viral moment that viewers have pored over. The footage shows William turning to Kate and commenting, “You look happy,” to which Kate responds, “Yes! Are you happy?” William returns the sentiment, exclaiming “Yes, very! Yeah!”