The camera caught Kate Middleton's "nervous" look.

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She has been attending the annual parade with her husband Prince William, who was made colonel of the regiment in 2011.

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Kate was appointed as the new colonel of the Irish Guards by the new king, Charles III, in December 2022.

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Duchess on a budget's TikTok video of Kate's pre-speech nerves got over 4 million views.

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The video garnered praise from many users, who empathized with her nervousness.

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Some users thought she was nervous because of William's speech's dedication to her.

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In her speech, Kate paid tribute to William and expressed her commitment to duty and service.

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