A charming video of nine-year-old Kate, smiling brightly as a bridesmaid at her uncle Gary Goldsmith’s 1991 wedding, has thrilled royal enthusiasts after being shared on X in the lead-up to her 44th birthday.

The almost eight-minute recording from Gary Goldsmith’s marriage to Miranda Foote originally surfaced in 2017 – six years after Kate’s wedding to Prince William.

Originally acquired by SWNS, the footage captures Kate alongside her sister Pippa in identical pink bridesmaid gowns and flower crowns, participating in the celebrations outside St Peter’s Church in Burnham, Buckinghamshire.

Their brother James, then three, joined in as a page boy, with the siblings supporting Gary and Miranda – who later divorced – during the ceremony.

One moment in the video captures Kate accepting a gift from the groom in thanks, prompting X users to remark that her “beautiful smile, natural poise, and graceful mannerism are instantly recognisable” from childhood.

The post’s caption stated: “On January 9th, The Princess of Wales turns 44.

“This delightful footage from 1991 shows a nine-year-old Catherine Middleton as an adorable bridesmaid at her uncle Gary Goldsmith’s wedding.

“Her beautiful smile, natural poise, and graceful mannerisms are instantly recognisable.”

Many on X agreed that Kate was “destined to be a Queen”, with others highlighting similarities between Pippa and Princess Charlotte, Prince William and Kate’s 10-year-old daughter.

“Her beautiful smile, natural poise, and graceful mannerisms are instantly recognisable.”

Many on X agreed that Kate was “destined to be a Queen”, with others highlighting similarities between Pippa and Princess Charlotte, Prince William and Kate’s 10-year-old daughter.

Young James looks smart in his morning suit, grinning in pictures with the groomsmen.

However, the toddler soon grows restless, dashing among guests, pulling on his mother Carole’s blue outfit, and almost colliding with the cameraman’s equipment.

Another part shows Kate and Pippa examining their flower crowns, before the young Kate sniffles and wipes her nose casually, like any nine-year-old.

As the newlyweds exit the church, Kate enthusiastically tries out what would later become her signature royal wave, alternating poses with the couple for photos.

By then, Pippa seems overwhelmed, removing her flower crown in frustration.

At the reception, the groom thanks the young bridesmaids with gifts and affectionate kisses on their cheeks.

One X commenter said: “Lovely child grew into a lovely kind woman and she still retains a humbleness about her.”

Another wrote: “She knows how to carry herself.”

A third user wrote; “Princess Catherine is a very special beautiful woman and will be an awesome Queen!”

Some said Kate was “definitely born to be a royal”, with one pointing out she “definitely got that royal wave from early on.”

Similar reactions included views that she was “a little girl born to be a princess” or that “young Catherine” was always “destined to become a Queen.”

This resurfaces just before the Princess turns 44 on January 9 – approaching one year since she announced being in remission from an unspecified cancer.

In her first solo public appearance after finishing preventive chemotherapy, the mother of three paid a moving visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, where she had undergone treatment.

She expressed gratitude to staff for their “exceptional care, support, and compassion” throughout her year-long health challenge.