December 22nd 2023.
King Charles and Prince William often found time to share a joke in the midst of the momentous rehearsals for the coronation ceremony. Charles' swollen fingers have become an icon of the monarchy, inspiring countless memes and even a coronation cake.
The laughter between the two was captured on camera for the upcoming BBC documentary, Charles III: The Coronation Year. The film shows a lighthearted moment between the two as Charles closes the clasp on his robes for the ceremony. The Prince of Wales jokes, “On the day, that’s not going to go in.” Chuckling, King Charles responds, “No, you haven’t got sausage fingers like mine.”
The documentary also reveals the behind the scenes footage of both the King and Queen. In the film, Queen Camilla teases her husband while rehearsing the section of the ceremony for when she is crowned. To laughter from those around, she turns to Charles and says, “You’ve got to say yes or no.” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby then adds, “If you don’t say anything, if you don’t nod or indicate, Sir, I can’t crown Her Majesty.” To which the Queen then replies, “Don’t bother to look, I’m very happy.”
The documentary also captures William rehearsing the poignant moment of kissing his father’s cheek, as well as the alterations being made to the crown jewels. Charles III: The Coronation Year can be seen on December 26 at 6.50pm on BBC One, or afterwards on BBC iPlayer.
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