Sharing photos of William
shaking people’s hands, the touching message read simply: “It means
an awful lot that you’re all here.”
It sparked a sweet reaction
from royal fans, with one saying: “And it means an awful lot that you’re
there too.” Another added: “What a beautiful message. The simplicity
does it!” Many others also commented with flurries of heart emojis.
The Prince of Wales joined his
father to greet members of the public in Lambeth, following their visit to the
Metropolitan Police Service Special Operations Room, where they thanked
emergency service staff for their work during the mourning period and ahead of
the Queen’s funeral on Monday.
William thanked people for
waiting in line for many hours for the Queen’s lying in state. Several people
shed a tear after meeting him, and one woman told him: “You’ll be a
brilliant king one day”.
In response to a mourner
asking about the Queen’s beloved corgis, the prince said: “I saw them
the other day… they’re going to be looked after fine. They’re two very friendly
corgis, they’ve got a very good home – spoilt rotten.”
On Saturday afternoon, William
and Kate also joined the King and Queen Consort, and other senior royals, at a
Buckingham Palace reception with governors-general from the Commonwealth
realms.
