Prince William appears to teach King Charles a quiet lesson
Key takeaways
- The most recognizable family in the world follows royal etiquette very closely, but even a sovereign with years under his belt, King Charles III, is not exempt from an accidental faux pas.
- But before the King could complete his step back inside, his eldest son, Prince William, grabbed the King’s arm to gently redirect him.
- “It was the quick amendment from William but again also William making a note to the King,” explained Judi James in a statement. “And the Prince of Wales had to remind him he had to wait for ‘his song’.”
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The most recognizable family in the world follows royal etiquette very closely, but even a sovereign with years under his belt, King Charles III, is not exempt from an accidental faux pas. At Trooping the Colour on Saturday, the most observant spectators were able to spot a very small but very sweet moment, in which King Charles was prompted about the royal protocol by Prince William and Princess Charlotte.
Toward the end of the flypast at Trooping the Colour, an impatient King Charles began to think that the ceremony was concluded and threw a final wave to the excited and vast crowds below before turning to re-enter the palace with his son, Price William.
But before the King could complete his step back inside, his eldest son, Prince William, grabbed the King’s arm to gently redirect him. The Prince of Wales told him they had to stay for the National Anthem before re-entering the palace.