Prince William Pays Homage to King Charles III During Traditional Coronation Ritual: Photos

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A moving father-son moment. Prince William participated in the coronation of his father, King Charles III, by paying homage to the new monarch.After presenting Charles, 74, with the Stole Royal and the Robe Royal, the Prince of Wales, 40, delivered the traditional homage. “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,” the Duke of Cornwall said before kissing his father on the cheek.In order to view the video, please allow Manage CookiesGuests at the coronation then paid homage as a group, saying, “God save King Charles.

Long live King Charles. May the king live forever.” Prince Harry, sitting in the third row, could be seen saying the oath along with cousins Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.The homage is a tradition where royal blood princes and senior peers pay tribute to the new king or queen by placing their hands between the monarch’s knees, swearing allegiance, touching the crown and kissing the sovereign’s right hand.

The most senior peer delivers the words of homage.While previous coronations have included multiple peers paying homage, Charles decided that his eldest son would be the only peer to participate in the tradition.

As the Prince of Wales and direct heir to the throne, William is the most senior peer in England, so he was tasked with delivering the traditional speech of fealty.When Charles’ late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1953, her husband, Prince Philip, delivered the words of homage, but he was followed by several other dukes who performed the ritual of placing their hands between her knees and swearing their loyalty.Had Charles enlisted other dukes to participate in the homage,