With an emotional speech, heir to the throne Prince William has his father King Charles III. appreciated. “Pa, we are all so proud of you,” said the 40-year-old on Sunday evening at the big coronation concert at Windsor Castle.
His grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September, called coronations “a declaration of our hopes for the future”. “And I know she’s up there, lovingly keeping an eye on us. And she would be a very proud mom,” William said.
Charles swore to continue serving the country and nation, William said. “For for more than 50 years, in every corner of the UK, throughout the Commonwealth and around the world, he has devoted himself to the service of others, both present and future generations, and those whose memories will not be neglected may.”
William named his father’s heart issues: nature, social support and diversity. After William ended by exclaiming “God Save the King”, the stage and palace were lit with British flags and the national anthem was played. (dpa)
