Prince William was ‘just like Diana’ in the clips, say fans (Image: PA)

The unrelenting rain didn’t dampen King Charles’ spirits as he enjoyed a garden party at Buckingham Palace with his relatives, earning him widespread praise.

Footage shared by @theroyalwatcher2 showed Prince William holding court with attendees of the function, which was in honour of his father, King Charles III. The video’s caption explained: “Prince William hosts a garden party at Buckingham Palace along with his cousins”, which included princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and Zara, who was accompanied by her spouse Mike Tindall.

Making his summer debut and showing solidarity with King Charles, the Prince of Wales turned heads in a morning suit complemented by a top hat. Mingling amongst the crowd was Prince William, whose amicable disposition and avid conversations were noted. Likewise, the Tindalls immersed themselves in conversations with intrigued members of the public.

Unfazed by the inclement weather conditions, many took selfies with their well-wishers, their smiles lighting up the occasion.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 21: Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to guests at the Sovereign’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)

It was Prince William’s affable demeanour, however, that sparked compliments within the comments section of the TikTok video. One viewer commented that he is “just like his mother he’ll always make her proud”, paying tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana; met with collective agreement as another added: “Big time”.

Princess Diana’s legacy of compassion lives on, as highlighted by Philanthropy Roundtable: “At the time of her death Princess Diana remained official patron of Royal Marsden NHS Trust (a cancer fund); Greater Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London; the National AIDS Trust (an umbrella for a wide array of AIDS causes in the United Kingdom); The Leprosy Mission; the English National Ballet; and Centrepoint Soho (which provides services to homeless youth)”. Her son Prince William is certainly following in her footsteps with his dedication to charitable causes.

During a recent engagement, Prince William mingled with individuals from several of his patronages, including Homewards, the homelessness initiative he unveiled last year, and members of the armed forces. He even shared a light-hearted moment with representatives from Swim England, where he serves as patron, quipping about the British weather being “good weather for swimming”.

The attendance of Prince William and his cousins at this sombre event sends a powerful message of solidarity and strength during challenging times.

There’s speculation that 75 year old Prince Charles was absent because Queen Camilla has been encouraging him to take things easier, despite his already crammed schedule of Royal duties.