A short video circulating online has prompted widespread concern after posts claimed that Princess Catherine suffered a painful fall during a public appearance at Castle Hill.

The 20-second clip, which has rapidly spread across social media, appears to show a brief moment of movement and disruption during what is described by users as part of an official visit. Captions accompanying the footage suggest the Princess of Wales lost her footing and fell to the ground, leading to immediate speculation about possible injury and the status of the remainder of the tour.

However, at the time of publication, no confirmation has been provided by Kensington Palace, and the Court Circular has not recorded any incident involving the Princess during an engagement at Castle Hill.

Royal commentators have urged the public to treat the footage with caution. Short, tightly framed clips are frequently taken out of context, and angles, editing and incomplete footage can easily give a misleading impression of what actually occurred.

There has also been no verified medical or health update released by official royal sources. Palace practice is to confirm any incident that affects a senior royal’s public programme, particularly if engagements are postponed or cancelled.

Several accredited royal reporters have noted that if the Princess had experienced a genuine fall requiring attention, it would normally be reflected in changes to the official schedule or briefings provided to the media.

Supporters have nevertheless shared messages of care and concern online, reflecting the strong public affection for the Princess of Wales and ongoing interest in her wellbeing.

Until an official statement is issued, the claims surrounding the alleged fall and any potential injury remain unverified.