Prince William's concert speech was 'as significant as Queen's Commonwealth address', says expert
ok.co.ukThe Prince of Wales played a hugely important role in his father's Coronation celebrations last week, from making his homage during the service itself to delivering a powerful speech at the Coronation concert the following day.
Prince William's speech paid a touching tribute to King Charles, but also served as his own national dedication to serve for the rest of his life.
Speaking exclusively to OK! Magazine, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained how the deeper significance of the speech was largely missed - and how it ties in with the famous broadcast his late grandmother made to the Commonwealth on her 21st birthday in 1947. "William was a complete star at the Coronation, but particularly at the concert," Jennie said. "He's so confident now when he speaks that speech was confident, funny, punchy and pointed. "I think that was a really significant speech he made and the fact that he was publicly committing himself to a life of service for King, country and Commonwealth was slightly overlooked. "All the headlines were about the moment he addressed his dad and said 'Pa, we're all proud of you' which was lovely and touching.
But the overall message that it was his coming of age as a King-in-Waiting was slightly missed. "It was such a beautiful speech.
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