It was a moment that was more reminiscent of family than of the institution of monarchy. During the coronation of his father Charles, heir to the throne Prince William also played an important role.
“I, William, Prince of Wales, swear to you my loyalty and allegiance, which I will offer you life and limb as your liege man. So help me God,” he said, kneeling, addressing the new king. He did this symbolically for all other family members who will now be in His Majesty’s service.
Then the Prince of Wales straightened up, touched his father’s crown and then gave him a kiss on the cheek. “Thank you, William,” the monarch murmured softly. Prince William is the direct heir to the throne of Charles and thus one of the highest-ranking royals. Young William was prepared for this role as a child.
As Prince Harry explains in his autobiography “Spare”, William was often treated differently by family members than he was himself. Because William is the heir and Harry “only” the reserve, the replacement. According to Harry’s words, the two men often had an ambivalent relationship with their father, whom they call “Pa”. He describes Charles as an inquisitive man who reads a lot but often struggles with emotional issues.
Today, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has an even more insignificant role in the royal family. Because after his exit from the royal family, he is no longer even a senior royal. At his father’s coronation, he sat several rows behind his brother, watching the events from a little distance.
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