Kate Middleton and Prince William PDA Moments Go Viral on TikTok

Clips of Kate Middleton and Prince William's public displays of affection have gone viral after being uploaded to TikTok.

The video, posted by user royalfancams, has been viewed over 160,000 times and received more than 7,000 likes since being uploaded Thursday.

A collection of clips included in the video show William placing his hand on Kate's back as they meet members of the public on official engagements and events throughout their 11-year marriage.

Over the years, the couple have been praised for their affectionate displays with each other, something that has been echoed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle since their marriage in 2018. Most recently, William and Kate displayed their affection at a July charity polo match held in Windsor, which was widely picked up on by the press and royals watchers.

After William's team won the match, which was played in support of charities patronized by the couple's Royal Foundation, the duchess presented prizes to the players, including her husband. When the prince collected his award, he was rewarded with a kiss on both cheeks from Kate, and the pair were then spotted exiting the field arm in arm.

Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield took to Twitter to point out the added level of symbolism in the gesture, as it occurred "on international kissing day, no less."

Earlier this year, during the couple's highly contentious tour of the Caribbean, royal watchers picked up on displays of affection that were also seen on their previous tours, including photographs of the pair embracing in front of national landmarks.

Commenters on the TikTok video have praised them for their physical displays and being demonstrative of their affection, something that previous generations of royals have done reservedly if at all.

"I love that they are being more demonstrative in public," wrote one user. "They are a lovely couple," posted another.

Some commenters also voiced their belief that Princess Diana would have approved of her eldest son's choice of a partner. The video went viral around the time of the 25th anniversary of the princess's death in a 1997 Paris car crash.

"Diana would just love Kate," reads one comment, with another saying, "Diana would be proud."

This year has been a busy one for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, starting with their eight-day tour of the Caribbean in March. During their visits to Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, some sensitive issues arose. Protesters called for William to address the royal family's historic links to slavery and to discuss reparations.

Some PR blunders, including poorly chosen photo opportunities, also opened the couple up to criticism in both Britain and abroad.

After they returned from their tour, William and Kate attended the memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey, which proved to be a difficult time for the royals as the queen's health cast doubt on whether she would be able to attend.

As the queen has continued to experience what Buckingham Palace has called "episodic mobility problems," it is likely that the Cambridges and Prince Charles, along with his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will begin to take on larger shares of the 96-year-old monarch's duties. This was evident at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, where William and Kate were present throughout.

As the couple's children start attending a new school later this month, the family is preparing to begin a new chapter. Reportedly, they are moving from their London base at Kensington Palace to a cottage on the queen's Windsor Castle estate.