Prince William’s touching speech to father at coronation concert in full

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prince of Wales paid a touching tribute to his father at the concert held to celebrate King Charles III’s coronation, saying: “Pa, we are all so proud of you.” Taking to the stage in front of 20,000 people at Windsor Castle, Prince William praised the King’s dedication to the crown, as well as his environmental and charity work. William said the King had “warned us of the risks to our planet’s health long before it was an everyday issue.” He also highlighted the Prince’s Trust, established by his father, which he said “has supported over a million young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realise their ambitions.” open image in gallery William takes to the stage in Windsor The heir to throne also made a sweet reference to his late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, adding: “I know she’s up there, fondly keeping an eye on us.” “She would be a very proud mother.” William also made his own historic pledge as he thanked the millions who serve in the military, schools, NHS and local communities, saying: “I commit myself to serve you all. Mummy” and later said: “We feel proud of you.” On Sunday in Windsor, William praised the King’s take on the natural world, saying: “He warned us of the risks to our planet’s health long before it was an everyday issue.” open image in gallery Prince George and Prince William, beside Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty, enjoy the show His warm words were echoed by other guests, including Stella McCartney, who said she felt the King has a “true love and passion” for nature which has been shown through his work across his lifetime. William also heralded his father’s establishment of the Prince‘s Trust, adding: “It has supported over a million young people, many from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realise their ambitions.” open image in gallery Three generations of royals share a moment in the crowd William continued: “Perhaps most importantly of all, my father has always understood that people of all faiths, all backgrounds, and all communities, deserve to be celebrated and supported.” As William concluded his speech, he said: “God Save the King,” which was repeated loudly by the thousands in attendance.