Princess Kate reacts to Tom Cruise's hand-holding at royal event

A video of Princess Kate's reaction to Tom Cruise holding her hand on the red carpet has gone viral on TikTok. The incident occurred during the Royal Film Performance of "Top Gun: Maverick" in May 2022, where Cruise's gesture was seen as breaking royal protocol. In the footage, Prince William appears amused, while Kate quickly withdraws her hand and adjusts her clutch bag to prevent further contact. The clip has garnered over 1.4 million views, with mixed reactions from viewers defending Cruise's actions as courteous. Since the event, Cruise has attended other royal events, including Wimbledon and a fundraiser with Prince William, where William humorously acknowledged Cruise's support.