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A proper greeting. Princess Charlotte gave an cute curtsey to her grandfather, King Charles III, through the Coronation Live performance on Sunday, Could 7.
The 8-year-old curtseyed to Charles, 74, as he handed her to get to his seat at Windsor Fort whereas “God Save the King” performed. Princess Kate additionally curtseyed whereas Prince George bowed his head. It’s customary for all royal members of the family to bow or curtsy to the monarch when greeting him.
Charlotte wore an off-white, short-sleeved costume with a black bow on the collar and was very animated all through the present. She laughed as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy cracked jokes alongside Hugh Bonneville. (The Downton Abbey star hosted the coronation live performance.) Kate and Prince William’s solely daughter was additionally seen singing alongside to Katy Perry‘s “Roar,” who later devoted one other track to the brand new sovereign.
King Charles III, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte of Wales through the Coronation Live performance on Could 07, 2023 in Windsor, England. Chris Jackson/Getty Photographs/Shutterstock
“Thanks for bringing out the firework in so many younger individuals,” the American Idol choose informed Charles earlier than performing “Firework.”
Then, British boy band Take That closed the present, and all the royal members of the family have been standing up and dancing.
Different performers all through the evening included Lionel Richie, Olly Murs and Nicole Scherzinger.
The Prince of Wales took the stage through the night to pay tribute to his father. “Pa, we’re all so happy with you,” William stated.
He additionally took a second to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. Charles’ mom died on account of pure causes in September 2022 at age 96. Her eldest son ascended the throne after her loss of life.
“As my grandmother stated when she was topped, ‘Coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the longer term.’ And I do know she’s up there, fondly keeping track of us and he or she can be a really proud mom.”
He concluded, “I decide to serve you all. King, nation and Commonwealth.”
King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
The coronation live performance got here in the future after Charles’ coronation ceremony. George, 9, was among the many king’s Pages of Honor. Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, 5, have been within the viewers at Westminster Abbey as Charles and Queen Camilla have been topped.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been among the many many royal members of the family to hitch the coronation live performance viewers, however Prince Harry was not. The Duke of Sussex, 38, left London shortly after the coronation ceremony, Us Weekly confirmed on Saturday.
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Harry returned to California to reunite with spouse Meghan Markle and their kids. Saturday was son Prince Archie‘s 4th birthday (which was not publicly celebrated by the royal household). He and the Duchess of Sussex additionally share daughter Princess Lilibet, 23 months.
