who died in September at the age of 96. “As my grandmother said, when she was crowned, coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future, and I know she’s up there fondly keeping an eye on us, and she’d be a very proud mother,”William said.
The prince then moved on to congratulating his 74-year-old father, who was officially crowned as King Charles III alongside Queen Camilla, 75, in a historic ceremony Saturday at Westminster Abbey.
In the speech, Prince William explained that his father had always had a passion for service.“My father’s first words, on entering Westminster Abbey yesterday, were a pledge of service,” he said.“It was a pledge to continue to serve, because for over 50 years, in every corner of the UK, across the Commonwealth, and around the world, he has dedicated himself to serve others, both current and future generations, and those whose memory must not be neglected.” 'I know my grandmother is up there fondly keeping an eye on us'Prince William deliver a speech at the coronation concert praising his father's service, charity work and dedication to promoting diversity#coronation: https://t.co/iQFIRp2nC4.
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