New photos of Prince William and King Charles leave royal fans all saying the same thing
King Charles and Prince William stepped out together on a joint royal engagement yesterday.
Prince William and King Charles stepped out together on Friday morning to attend a historic service. The Prince of Wales, 42, and the monarch, 76, attended the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey together for the Order’s 300th anniversary year.
William was given the title of the Great Master of the Order during the ceremony by his father, which includes the oath taking and installation of five Knights. The King and The Prince of Wales also joined the procession of the Officers and Knights and Dame Grand Cross through the church before taking their seats in the Quire.
After the service, new photographs of King Charles and Prince William in their traditional robes were released, leaving many royal fans saying the same thing.
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Royal fans noticed a significant height difference between the pair in the new photographs, with many gobsmacked at just how tall William is.
One fan wrote on X: “I never realised how much taller Prince William was compared to the King.”
A second said: “Wow Prince William is tall.”
Someone else commented: “The height difference between Charles and William is huge.”
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Today, The King and The Prince of Wales joined members of the Order of the Bath for a service celebrating 300 years of the order. pic.twitter.com/RYrSD5DIHp
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 16, 2025
While unconfirmed, Prince William is believed to be 6'3, making him the tallest member of the senior royals. Reports suggest that King Charles is around 5'10, with some claiming he is around the 5'8 or 5'9 mark.
The joint outing on Friday pleased a number of royal fans, who also praised the tradition behind the service.
One fan wrote on X: “A beautiful ceremony. Absolutely love this, 300 years of history and tradition!”
Another said: “It’s a great moment when we can see the King and his heir. Hope more events together please.”
