KUALA LUMPUR: An unassuming elderly man was caught on camera strolling past the Prince and Princess of Wales in London, causing a stir among security personnel.
Despite the tight security cordon and the presence of media, the bespectacled man seemed oblivious to the presence of the royals.
He walked casually past Prince William and Kate Middleton with a plastic bag in hand.
A security personnel immediately approached and briefly stopped him for questioning.
He was allowed to leave after explaining the reason for being there. It was believed he just came out of a pharmacy in the area.
The incident was shared in a TikTok video by user @dionpietrosanti, which has now gone viral with over 44 million views.
"No amount of security was going to stop this man," the caption read.
While some praised the man's boldness, others were left wondering how he managed to get so close to the royals.
But what caught the attention of many was the kind-hearted gesture of the Princess, who appeared momentarily shocked but quickly checked to ensure the man was okay as he walked away.
"She (Middleton) checked on him and smiled. She has a good heart," TikTok user Ashmita commented.
"Kate's face… the way she looked at the man and her smile. She was ready to step in," another wrote.
A TikTok user LIT_STREAMS said: "Dude became famous and has not the slightest clue".
"He didn't even pay attention to the cameramen," another said.
"They (laughed) but this is a serious security breach," Asda8007 commented.
Another TikTok user Reece questioned how the man was able to walk past so close to the royals while the crowd were kept behind the barricades.