King Charles’ 'proud papa' moment with Prince William caught on camera at rare outing
The King and his oldest son stepped out in London together on Friday.
King Charles was caught on camera having a “proud papa” moment as he stepped out with his son Prince William on a rare joint engagement yesterday. The monarch, 76, and the Prince of Wales, 42, were all smiles as they attended the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey on Friday morning for the Order’s 300th anniversary year.
Before the ceremony began, King Charles could be seen walking up to his eldest son and gently patting his arm, with the pair sharing a laugh together. The sweet moment was caught on camera, with fans dubbing the King a “proud papa”.
One fan wrote on X: “I love it when we see King Charles and Prince William being loving towards each other.”
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A second said: “Proud papa.”
A third wrote: “The King and his darling boy.”
Someone else commented: “A lovely intimate moment between father and son.”
Another fan said: “There's so much love there.”
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That's a proud father ??????❤️
— royal watcher (@royalnewsss) May 16, 2025
The King greeting The Prince of Wales before the service for the Order of The Bath at Westminster Abbey. pic.twitter.com/e8wCQvUUrS
At the service, the prince was given the title of the Great Master of the Order during the ceremony, 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.
Queen Camilla and Princess Kate were not present at the service.
