Prince William’s speech in full
The Prince of Wales yesterday paid tribute to the King on stage on the coronation live performance.
Right here is the total textual content of William’s speech:
“Good night Your Majesties. Good night Windsor!
“An enormous thanks to everybody for making this such a particular night.
“I need to say a number of phrases about my father, and why I imagine this weekend is so essential.
“However don’t fear, not like Lionel, I received’t go on all night time lengthy.
“As my grandmother mentioned when she was topped, coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the longer term.
“And I do know she’s up there, fondly keeping track of us. And she or he could be a really proud mom.
“For all that celebrations are magnificent, on the coronary heart of the pageantry is an easy message: Service.
“My father’s first phrases on coming into Westminster Abbey yesterday have been a pledge of service.
“It was a pledge to proceed to serve.
“As a result of for over 50 years, in each nook of the UK, throughout the Commonwealth and all over the world, he has devoted himself to serve others, each present and future generations, and people whose reminiscence should not be uncared for.
“Take the pure world. He warned us of the dangers to our planet’s well being lengthy earlier than it was an on a regular basis challenge.
“Or the Prince’s Belief. It has supported over 1,000,000 younger folks, many from deprived backgrounds, to grasp their ambitions.
“And, maybe most significantly of all, my father has all the time understood that individuals of all faiths, all backgrounds, and all communities, need to be celebrated and supported.
“Pa, we’re all so happy with you.
“I additionally need to categorical my satisfaction and gratitude for the thousands and thousands of people that serve, within the forces, in school rooms, hospital wards and native communities.
“I want I may point out you all. Your service conjures up us. And tonight we have a good time you too.
“I commit myself to serve you all. King, nation and Commonwealth.
“God save the King!”