Global Courant 2023-05-04 20:54:03
Prince William and Kate Middleton made their first official coronation appearance on Thursday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales took the Tube – London’s public transport system – to visit the Dog & Duck Pub. The pub is about a mile from Buckingham Palace.
“Jumping on the Elizabeth Line to Soho!” a photo of the royal couple was captioned on social media.
KING CHARLES, PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE MIDDLETON’S 3 KIDS PREP FOR CORONATION WITH ROYAL FAMILY REHEARSITION
Prince William and Kate Middleton made their first official appearance in the week of the coronation on Thursday. (Getty Images)
William and Kate prepare for King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday.
Middleton wore a red jacket over a white dress with white heels for the occasion, while William kept it casual in a suit with a blue collared shirt.
The prince explained that he “just had a little cider” as he is focused on the coronation this weekend, according to People magazine. “I will drink after the coronation, but not now.”
Prince William has a speaking role in the ceremony. He is the only member of the royal family to honor King Charles with a spoken vow.
Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Dog & Duck pub in London. (Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate Middleton talk to local business people while visiting the pub. (Getty Images)
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According to the liturgy of the service, William will kneel before his father about halfway through the historic ceremony, place his hands between his and recite: “I, William, Prince of Wales, swear my allegiance to thee and faith and truth shall I bear thee, as your vassal of life and limb. So help me God.”
Prince William and Middleton addressed a crowd of people while visiting the pub.
“We have a lot of visitors,” William noted, according to the outlet. “We get people from all over the world. Fantastic.”
He also spoke of reports of heavy rain over coronation weekend, saying “Fingers crossed for the weather!”
Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales travel on the Elizabeth Line of the London Underground in central London. (Getty Images)
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King Charles III will leave Westminster Abbey in central London on Wednesday after a rehearsal for his coronation. (Getty Images)
King Charles’s coronation will take place at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Prince William and Middleton will both be in attendance. Prince Harry will also attend the coronation, but without his wife Meghan Markle.
Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the coronation service at Westminster Abbey on 6 May. “The Duchess of Sussex will stay in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.”
Prince Harry will attend King Charles’ coronation without Meghan Markle. (Angela Weiss/Gerty Images)
Prince Archie will celebrate his fourth birthday on the same day as King Charles’ ceremony.
“It’s going to be a quiet party at home,” a source told People magazine. “They will have friends around and Meghan’s mother, Doria (Ragland). Meghan will definitely have support that weekend.”
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Janelle Ash of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
