Prince Williamis reflecting on the coronation of his father,King Charles— and looking ahead.
The Prince of Wales, who paid a key role at the historic coronation on May 6 andgave a tribute to his “Pa"at a star-studded Coronation Concert the following day, will do things differently when his time comes, aides confirm.
Prince William, who knelt before his father and vowed to serve him during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, is likely to leave out a “homage of the people,” which was one of the main elements of King Charles' service. It caused some controversy in the run-up to the celebration, as it invited people inside and outside the Abbey to pay respect to the King and his “heirs and successors.”
A source close toPrince Williamwas quoted inThe Sunday Times, which first reported the story on Sunday, saying that the royal heir “is really thinking, how do we make this coronation feel more relevant in the future? He is mindful of the fact that in 20 years' time, or whenever his time comes, how can the coronation be modern but also unifying to the nation and the Commonwealth?”
“I think his coronation will look and feel quite different,” the source continued.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kate Middleton and Prince William at King Charles' coronation.Neil Mockford/Getty
Prince William and Prince George.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via Getty
The couple also utilizes what they call “community impact days,” which sees them heading to a town or city in Britain and championing a local social enterprise or charity.
Later in the year, there will be more action on one of his key central aims, tackling the effects of homelessness and how to help people find their feet after losing their homes.
Prince William’s groundbreakingEarthshot Prize, which rewards new ideas to help counter the planet’s environmental problems, is also evolving. It has just been announced that the third awards ceremony will beheld in Singaporein November — and for the first time, the show will include a week of events to promote this year’s prize winners and celebrate the legacy of those who have been honored in the first two years.
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During their trip to Singapore, they will endeavor to shine a light on the recent finalists who have had a huge impact. Using what royal aides call the accelerator element of the Earthshot, business leaders and investors will be convened at the event to help scale the solutions and support them further, encouraging the “optimism” that isPrince William’s key motivator for the awards.
All this will showcasePrince William’s approach “to modern royalty,” a royal source adds.
The prince created the contest in 2020 with plans to award Earthshot Prizes until 2030. Theinaugural awards ceremonywas held in London in October 2021, and thesecond awards showwas held in Boston in December 2022.
Prince William meets Earthshot Prize finalists.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty
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