During the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, Prince William pays tribute to his father, King Charles III (Photos)

 

In a stated pledge during his coronation service at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, Prince William paid tribute to King Charles III.

 

Following King Charles' coronation, William got down on his knees in front of the monarch and made the following promise: "I, , William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God."

The only member of the royal family to speak at the coronation was Prince William.

The vow, which is known as the Homage of Royal Blood, are similar to his late grandfather, Prince Philip's vow to Queen Elizabeth. Philip pledged to "liege man of life and limb" to the late queen in 1953.

 

In a break from royal tradition, the Archbishop of Canterbury invited the public to participate in the Homage of the People. In the past, that role was performed by hereditary dukes and earls at Westminster Abbey during the coronation.