‘She would be a very proud mother’: Prince William’s touching nod to Queen Elizabeth II during coronation concert

‘She would be a very proud mother’: Prince William’s touching nod to Queen Elizabeth II during coronation concert
Prince William gave an emotional tribute to his father King Charles III with a touching nod to his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II throughout the star-studded coronation live performance at Windsor Castle within the UK.

The newly-crowned King and royal household joined hundreds of individuals for the illustrious finale to the weekend of royal occasions.

He was greeted by three cheers from the 20,000-strong crowd.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Rishi Sunak and Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland are seen during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, England. The Windsor Castle Concert is part of the celebrations of the Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms that took place at Westminster
King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince George of Wales, Prince William, Prince of Wales, Rishi Sunak and Patricia Scotland, Baroness Scotland are seen throughout the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, England. The Windsor Castle Concert is a part of the celebrations of the Coronation of Charles III and his spouse, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the opposite Commonwealth realms that befell at Westminster (Getty)
Crowds gather for the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)
Crowds collect for the live performance at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one in all a number of occasions over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo through AP) (AP)

During the spectacle, members of the royal household, together with 8-year-old Princess Charlotte and Prince George, 9, waved Union flags together with the big crowd.

Some of the massive names who headlined the live performance embody Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Steve Winwood, Paloma Faith, Bette Midler, Andrea Bocelli and Peter Tong.

Even Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog made an look, joking with host Hugh Bonneville.

Lionel Richie

Stars carry out at King Charles III’s coronation live performance

Richie acquired everybody on their ft, with even the King noticed dancing alongside to the star’s efficiency.

Royal commentator Dickie Arbiter stated Richie is kind of a notable title on the live performance after being the Prince’s Trust since 2019.

The star carried out Easy and All Night Long.

Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie performs on stage throughout the Coronation Concert. (Getty)
US singer Lionel Richie performs during a concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It's one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Chris Jackson/Pool Photo via AP)
Richie acquired everybody up on their ft dancing to his hit songs. (AP)

A recorded message from actor Tom Cruise from a airplane cockpit was performed to the gang.

In that message he stated, “pilot to pilot. Your Majesty, you can be my wingman any time”.

Prince William gave a speech about his father however not and not using a tongue-in-cheek comment.

“I want to say a few words about my father and why I believe this weekend is so important. But don’t worry unlike Lionel I won’t go on all night long,” he stated.

The prince additionally included a touching tribute to his late grandmother.

“As my grandmother said when she was crowned, Coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future,” he stated.

“And I know she’s up there fondly keeping an eye on us as she would be a very proud mother.”

Prince William
Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks on stage throughout the Coronation Concert. (Getty)
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Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince George of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales throughout the celebrations. (Getty)

He exclaimed the household is pleased with King Charles and his endeavours to have fun and help individuals of all faiths and backgrounds in addition to his understanding of the upcoming local weather disaster.

“Pa, we are all so proud of you,” the prince stated.

He completed his speech by saying, “God save the King”.

Following the speech, concertgoers sang “God Save the King” as landmarks across the UK have been lit up in vibrant lights.

Arbiter earlier stated throughout the Diamond Jubilee and Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles started his speech with “your majesty, mummy” and now crowds are hoping for the same dedication from Prince William.

“I hope William does the same, something similar like ‘your majesty, pa’,” Arbiter stated.

”He would get a lot of applause.”

However, this didn’t eventuate.

The leisure was interspersed with extra severe moments. A message from Charles on the significance of environmental conservation was performed, and the present was accompanied by a light-weight and drone show with a nature theme.

Katy Perry
US pop star Katy Perry peforms hit singles. (Getty)
Take That
Take That (L-R) Mark Owen, Howard Donald and Gary Barlow carry out on stage. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Other music icons together with Katy Perry introduced concertgoers to their ft as she sang her hits Roar and Firework whereas adorned in a golden ball robe.

Charlotte and her mom, Kate, the Princess of Wales, sang alongside as Perry carried out on the live performance.

The live performance was closed by British pop royalty Take That who have been accompanied by German DJ Robin Shulz and Britain’s Got Talent star Calum Scott.

The group carried out their hit single Greatest Day earlier than drawing the curtain on the finish of coronation celebrations.

The Coronation Choir perform during the concert at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, May 7, 2023, celebrating the coronation of King Charles III. It is one of several events over a three-day weekend of celebrations. (Jonathan Brady/Pool Photo via AP)
The Coronation Choir carry out throughout the live performance at Windsor Castle. (AP)

Many members of the general public queued for hours to safe the very best spot within the live performance nevertheless images from the occasion present a site visitors jam of concertgoers.

Just 10 minutes earlier than the live performance began, police needed to intervene with crowd management points with hundreds making an attempt to get into the stands.

Photos present a impasse on the entrance to the occasion.

Half of the attendees on the occasion gained a ticket by way of a poll course of.

It comes after a weekend of pomp and pageantry for the coronation of the King fulfilling the second he was born for.

You can watch the coronation live performance in full on Channel 9 and 9Now at noon.

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