After a grand ceremony with glitter and 1,000 years of tradition Prince William paid tribute to his father and King Charles in the official Coronation Concert held at Windsor Castle.

“Dad, we are all so proud of you“, the prince said, speaking on the impressive stage in front of 20,000 people, according to the Dailymail.

“As my grandmother said when she was crowned, the coronation is a statement of our hopes for the future. And I know he is up there watching over us with love. And she would be a very proud mother“, were the first words of his speech and he added: “Although the celebrations are wonderful, at the heart of it is a simple message: Service to the citizens of Britain. My father’s first words in Westminster Abbey were a statement of offer a promise to continue to serve».

The prince then praised the king’s lifetime achievements such as the Prince’s Trust, his pioneering work on the environment and for “most importantly, my father always believed that people of all religions from all communities deserve to be supported. I dedicate myself to serving you all. The King, the country and the Commonwealth. God save the King!“, concluded the heir to the British throne.