It was indeed a night to remember as members of the Royal family, eminent celebrities and dignitaries graced their presence on Sunday for King Charles III's coronation concert at Windsor Castle.
Several videos and pictures have emerged on social media that show Princess Kate and Prince William's two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, having a gala time while sitting in the royal box to watch the show with 20,000 revellers.
The family cheered along as Nicole Scherzinger took the stage to sing before Katy Perry and Lionel Richie performed for the new king and queen.
Princess Charlotte waved the Union Jack in support of the United Kingdom while seated beside her glamorous mother.
The Prince and Princess of Wales join the King and Queen in the Royal Box along with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/3bfxH3ZcuO
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“Whether this is your first ever Big Lunch or whether it is an annual part of your local calendar, we send our warmest good wishes to each one of you, and all those who will be with you, at what we hope will be a truly enjoyable event for everyone.”
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A message from The King and… pic.twitter.com/wlPqQr7Nck
A #CoronationBigLunch at Number 10 saw Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, passing the iced cakes and sandwiches to the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden pic.twitter.com/fo9KOcXggR
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Prince William gave a heart-warming speech for "PA"
"Pa, we are all so proud of you," William said. "I also want to express my pride and gratitude for the millions of people who serve in the forces, in classrooms, hospital wards and local communities. I wish I could mention you all. Your service inspires us, and tonight we celebrate you, too."
King Charles III appears truly touched by the words of his heir, the Prince of Wales, at the #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/4GQCpZ0sb6
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"I commit myself to serve you all, king, country and commonwealth," William concluded. "God save the king."
''Good evening, Your Majesties. Good evening, Windsor.''
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The Prince of Wales gives a speech in honour of his father, King Charles III, at the #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/El2QQ5xibT
''As my grandmother said, when she was crowned, coronations are a declaration of our hopes for the future. And I know she's up there, fondly keeping an eye on us, and she'd be a very proud mother.''
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Prince William on King Charles III at the #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/LmEC3VjNxV
''Pa, we are all so proud of you.''
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The Prince of Wales on King Charles III #Coronation pic.twitter.com/4UefeKZer1
The Dancing King and Queen at the #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/apnlNmpyoY
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''I commit myself to serve you all - King, country and Commonwealth.''
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The Prince of Wales ends his speech at the #CoronationConcert with a pledge pic.twitter.com/zAHzPSBYB7
Flags and how to wave them are a very serious business at this #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/jizP82fdXu
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Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor greets the audience with 'namaste' at King Charles III's coronation concert
Sonam Kapoor looked breathtakingly beautiful at the Coronation Concert on Sunday as she introduced various choir performers of the Commonwealth. The actress began her speech with "namaste"
Sonam Kapoor's mother, Sunita Kapoor, took to her Instagram account to share a video of Sonam at King Charles III's coronation concert. Sonam introduced the performers while talking about the diversity of the Commonwealth.
The crowd can't stop cheering for The King and Queen at the #CoronationConcert pic.twitter.com/mwoPPT4gGi
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What did the actor wear for the event?
The actor looked regal in a stunning gown designed by Anamika Khanna and Emilia Wickstead in collaboration. Sharing an Instagram carousel, Sonam wrote, "Historic moments call for fashion moments. I'm honoured to mark the unforgettable occasion of the #Coronationconcert by wearing the collaborative vision of two of the most incredible designers from the two countries I'm lucky to call home..@anamikakhanna.in @emiliawickstead."
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Fans were beaming with pride seeing Sonam represent India.
A user wrote, "But she is not one of Indian cinema's biggest stars... proud that she is representing, however."
Another wrote, "Definitely a proud moment for India. She's so well-spoken and what a graceful woman. I liked how they introduced her, one of the biggest names in the Hindi film industry. Her impacts remain intact despite being away from movies for the last three years. Keep giving us moments of awww and making Indians proud of global platform."
When was King Charles's Coronation held?
King Charles and his wife, Queen Camilla, were both crowned during the official ceremony on May 6, 2023.
Prince Harry and Prince Andrew, the king's brother, were both in attendance despite their tensions with the royal family.
Meanwhile, The Duke of Sussex arrived at Westminster Abbey alone as his wife, Meghan Markle, stayed at home in California with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.