Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte’s Candid and Awkward Moment Captured on Camera

The Princess of Wales and her family were at the end of a five-day tour of Poland and Germany when Charlotte, then just 2 years old, began to struggle. The pair were on the runway inspecting helicopters at Hamburg Airport and were minutes away from boarding their plane to fly home.

Charlotte’s sudden emotional collapse-experienced by young children the world over-required a bit of quick thinking from Kate, who used a few commanding words to bring the situation under control.

A clip of the moment went viral on TikTok, where it was liked 55,000 times and viewed almost 740,000 times after being posted with the message “Charlotte Elizabeth Diana,” which is Charlotte’s full name.

Why It Matters

Charlotte’s meltdown is all too common among young children, particularly at the end of a tiring day away from home, as any parent knows. However, the fact it happened in front of the world’s media shows just how much pressure royal moms are under. And Kate had seconds to talk Charlotte around without the difficult moment spiraling further.

What To Know

Princess Kate and Prince William rarely take their children on overseas royal tours these days, but George went on three, and Charlotte went on two when the pair were both young. The Germany and Poland trip was Charlotte’s second, and she has not been on another one since.

Royal tours may sound glamorous but often have a packed itinerary. While there may be far less waiting in line than an ordinary family visiting a foreign city, they can, needless to say, still be tiring for young royal children-hence Charlotte’s struggle on the runway.