Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamaren’t done celebrating the coronation!
They spent time meeting locals — including some wearing crown headpieces! — and drank out of cups featuring Union Jack designs. AndPrince Williamwas handed a can of beer featuring King Charles!
“It was a lovely family atmosphere,” an observer says. “William and Kate were really relaxed straight from the get-go. They were posting for selfies and talking to kids wearing crowns.”
Kate asked one well-wisher if she was in Windsor “waiting for the concert,” referring to the Coronation Concert taking place later on Sunday night," the observer adds.
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With the sun shining after Saturday’s rainy coronation weather, it was a “great party,” the observer adds. “As soon as word went around that they were there, people descended onto the area around the Long Walk.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla alsoreleased a messageon social media about the day’s events: “Whether this is your first ever Big Lunch or whether it is an annual part of your local calendar, we send our warmest good wishes to each one of you, and all those who will be with you, at what we hope will be a truly enjoyable event for everyone.”
Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41, are expected to gather with the royals again on Sunday night for the Coronation Concert. In addition to Lionel Richie and Kate Perry taking the stage — set up with a backdrop of Windsor Castle — William is set to give a speech honoring his father.
Teasing the moment, William and Kate’s social media accounts shared a video earlier on Sunday showing the Prince of Wales rehearsing.
“Final preparations for this evening’s#CoronationConcert…” they captioned the video, which showedPrince Williamstepping up to the microphone.
In addition toPrince William paying homage to King Charlesas his heir during the crowning ceremony — including asweet father and son moment— William and Kate’s eldest son Prince George also had a prominent role in service. He acted as one of his grandfather’s Pages of Honor, helping to carry the King’s train and attend to him during the event.
Prince Williamand Princess Kate had a full family moment whenPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisjoined them in ahorse-drawn carriage for the Coronation Processionback to Buckingham Palace following the ceremony. The children adorably waved to the thousands of well-wishers who lined the streets of London from their seats in the coach.
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They then gathered on the palace balcony to watch a flypast.
Prince EdwardandSophie, theDukeandDuchess of Edinburghwere also among the members of the royal family who joined the street parties on Sunday. The couple, whobecame the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh in March, headed to a Big Lunch in Cranleigh, Surrey.
Meanwhile,Princess Anneand her husband,Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, attended a community gathering in Swindon, Wiltshire.
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Royal sistersPrincess BeatriceandPrincess Eugenie, who isexpecting her second childwith her husband Jack Brooksbank, also joined a Big Lunch in Windsor.
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The coronation weekend continues on Monday, which was previously declared a bank holiday, with the Big Help Out. Buckingham Palace said the volunteering initiative will “highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities across the nation.”
source: people.com
