Prince William and Harry's Sweet Bond With Queen Elizabeth Goes Viral

Moments of the brothers' relationship with their grandmother captured hearts on social media.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A TikTok video highlighting Prince William and Prince Harry's close relationship with their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, has gone viral. The video features touching moments between the brothers and the queen, including William's graduation from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Harry greeting the queen with a kiss. The video has been viewed over 387,000 times and liked 31,100 times, with fans expressing their grief over the queen's passing and celebrating her role as a loving grandmother.

Why it matters

Harry and Meghan Markle had previously claimed a special relationship with the queen, while William was guided by her as the direct heir to the throne. The viral video showcases the genuine bond the brothers shared with their grandmother, which was on display even as they put aside their rift to mourn her death.

The details

The TikTok video begins with footage of Prince William leading a vigil of the queen's grandchildren, with Harry behind him. It then cuts to various moments of the queen interacting with William and Harry, including when she made William laugh during his graduation from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Harry greeting her with a kiss on both cheeks.

  • The video went viral in February 2026.
  • The footage featured in the video was captured in the days leading up to the queen's funeral in September 2022.

The players

Prince William

The elder son of King Charles III and the direct heir to the British throne.

Prince Harry

The younger son of King Charles III and the Duke of Sussex.

Queen Elizabeth II

The long-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, who passed away in 2022 at the age of 96.

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What they’re saying

“I do actually, yeah, I do miss my grandmother, and my grandfather. It's been quite a bit of change, so you do sort of, you think about them not being here any more, and particularly being in Windsor—for me Windsor is her. She loved it here, she spent most of her time here.”

— Prince William (The Reluctant Traveller)

“Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren. I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over.”

— Prince Harry (Statement after Queen Elizabeth II's death)

The takeaway

The viral TikTok video showcases the genuine and loving bond that Prince William and Prince Harry shared with their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, even as they navigated their own personal rift. The outpouring of emotion from fans highlights the queen's enduring legacy as a beloved matriarch who brought her family together in times of joy and sorrow.