After 27,200 days as the heir, Charles Philip Arthur George has today been officially crowned King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. Video / AP / Getty / The Royal Family / Jennifer Mortimer
The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a behind-the-scenes video from coronation day.
Prince William, 40, and Duchess Catherine, 41, posted new footage showing their family as they left their Kensington Palace home for King Charles’ coronation at Westminster Abbey, along with a special glimpse into how they spenttheir day.
The video opens with father-of-three William leading his daughter Princess Charlotte, 8, and her brother Prince Louis, 5, out of their home and into the vehicles that took them to the service.
Britain's Prince William and Kate, the Princess of Wales with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive at Westminster Abbey. Photo / AP
It also includes special moments such as the procession to the Abbey, where Charlotte, Louis and their older brother Prince George, 9, can be seen waving to onlookers from their carriage, and the flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023
The video was posted on their Twitter and Instagram accounts with the caption: “What. A. Day. Thank you to everyone who made it happen#Coronation.”
They also retweeted a message from the Royal Air Force which shared pictures of key moments from the afternoon.
Noted the rotary crews did the heavy lifting… perfect flying conditions if you ask me! 😉 A big thank you to everyone for making today happen. W https://t.co/eXQ5PmRrW3
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023
William wrote: “Noted the rotary crews did the heavy lifting… perfect flying conditions if you ask me! A big thank you to everyone for making today happen. W.”
Meanwhile, William’s brother Prince Harry, 38, travelled to Heathrow Airport immediately after the coronation.
