Prince Williamstepped forward with a special part to play in his fatherKing Charles’coronation.
The Prince of Wales, who is heir to the British throne, pledged his loyalty and allegiance to the monarch during thehistoric crowning ceremonyat Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
Prince William, 40, appeared as the Stole Royal (from an ancient Greek word meaning “scarf”) and the Robe Royal were brought to King Charles. He assisted Baroness Merron and bishops in putting the robe on King Charles, 74, before he was crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown.
He then touched his father’s crown and kissed his cheek, prompting Charles to say what appeared to be, “Thank you, William.”
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Upon the death ofQueen Elizabethon Sept. 8, Charles immediately became King and named his eldest son the Prince of Wales, the traditional title for the heir, the following day. Although the twodon’t have a traditional father-and-son relationship, they are closer than ever before.
“Talking about the future of the country and their future roles has strengthened their bond,” a source who knows both King Charles andPrince Williampreviously told PEOPLE.
In addition to coming together over the deaths ofPrince Philipin 2021 andQueen Elizabeththe following year,Prince HarryandMeghan Markle’s decision to move to California after stepping back as senior members of the royal family in 2020 has “brought [William and Charles] closer,” said the source.
AlthoughPrince Harry, 38,attended his father coronation’s ceremony, he did not play an official role in the service.
Prince George, Prince William andKate Middleton’s eldest son who is second in the line of succession, alsoheld a special role in his grandfather’s coronation. The 9-year-old royal served as aPage of Honorto King Charles at the crowning ceremony alongside three other boys. Queen Camilla also had four pages: her three grandsons and great-nephew.
George’s participation at the coronationmade history— according toThe Telegraph,Prince Georgewill become the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation.
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