Charles and Queen Camilla said Sunday in a statement that they were „deeply touched“ by the celebration.
At coronation celebrations held Sunday, anyone could wear a crown — even a dog.
A day after the gilded spectacle of in an ancient religious ceremony, festivities took a more down-to-earth turn with thousands of picnics and street parties held across the U.K. in his honor, no fancy invite required.
Charles and said Sunday in a statement that they were „deeply touched“ by the celebration and „profoundly grateful both to all those who helped to make it such a glorious occasion – and to the very many who turned out to show their support.“
His son, said at Sunday’s concert that service was at the heart of the „magnificent“ coronation celebrations, and that his father’s first words upon entering Westminster Abbey were those of service.
„Because for over 50 years, in every corner of the U.K., across the commonwealth and around the world, he has dedicated himself to serve others, both current and future generations, and those whose memory must not be neglected,“ William said.
William told the crowd that he is committed to serving „you all … King, country and commonwealth. God save the king.“
Sunday’s concert was being headlined by Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and 1990s boy band Take That.
Under a leafy green canopy at Regent’s Park in London, Valent Cheung and his girlfriend showed up to cheer the new king with the neighbors who embraced them when they moved from Hong Kong. They dolled up their loyal and „royal“ fluffy white dog, Tino, with a tiny purple crown for the occasion.
„This is a new era for U.K,“ Cheung said. „We didn’t have these things in Hong Kong. Now, we are embracing the culture. We want to enjoy it, we want to celebrate it.“
From small villages to the capital, the Union Jack hung on houses and flew from tables and trees in celebration of the newly crowned king. It was printed on napkins and tablecloths, hats and bows. Some wore the flag’s colors like a uniform — clad in red, white and blue from head to toe and extending to their fingernails.
