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Prince William Kneels Before King Charles in Emotional Coronation Moment
Prince William played a special part in his father, King Charles’ coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday.
As the heir to the British throne, the Prince of Wales pledged his loyalty and allegiance to the monarch during the historic crowning ceremony.
During the ceremony, Prince William appeared as the “stole royal” and the “robe royal” were brought to King Charles.
He assisted Baroness Moron and bishops in putting the robe on King Charles before he was crowned with the St. Edward’s crown.
Following the crowning, Prince William knelt before King Charles and placed his hands in his father’s.
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He pledged his loyalty and faith to the king, saying, “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb.
So help me God.”
He then touched his father’s crown and kissed his cheek, prompting Charles to say what appeared to be, “Thank you, William.”
The Prince of Wales’ vow, known as the homage of royal blood, echoes the one made by his grandfather Prince Philip to Queen Elizabeth at her 1953 coronation, when he swore to be her liege man of life and limb.
The words of fealty and Prince William’s role were confirmed last week in the liturgy of the coronation service released by the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace.
Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth on September 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 two don’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 and Prince William previously told PEOPLE.
In addition to coming together over the deaths of Prince Philip in 2021 and Queen Elizabeth the following year, Prince Harry and Meghan 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.
Although Prince Harry attended his father’s coronation ceremony, he did not play an official role in the service.
Prince George, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s eldest son who is second in the line of succession, also held a special role in his grandfather’s coronation.
The nine-year-old royal served as a page of honor to King Charles at the crowning ceremony alongside three other boys.
Queen Camilla also had four pages, her three grandsons, and great-nephew.
Prince George’s participation at the coronation made history, according to the Telegraph.
He will become the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation.
King Charles was four at the coronation of his mother Queen Elizabeth, but he was only brought in to watch the investiture segment, highlighted by the moment of crowning, during the three-hour service.
Queen Elizabeth was 11 at the coronation of her father, King George VI, in 1937 and similarly witnessed the festivities from the Royal Gallery, per Westminster Abbey.
Both Charles and Elizabeth appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the royal family following the coronations.
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