King Charles was recently seen sharing a touching moment with his son, Prince William, during a rare public outing together.
The 76-year-old monarch and the 42-year-old Prince of Wales appeared cheerful and relaxed as they attended the Order of the Bath Service at Westminster Abbey on Friday morning, commemorating the 300th anniversary of the prestigious order.
Ahead of the official proceedings, King Charles was spotted warmly approaching his eldest son, gently patting his arm as the two exchanged a laugh. The candid interaction between father and son was captured on video and quickly circulated online, sparking heartfelt reactions from royal fans.
Viewers were quick to comment on the affectionate exchange, with one user on X (formerly Twitter) expressing, “I love seeing King Charles and Prince William showing affection—it’s beautiful.”
Another simply called it a “Proud papa” moment, while others chimed in with sentiments like “The King and his darling boy” and “Such a lovely and personal moment between father and son.”
One fan added, “You can really feel the love there.”
That’s a proud father 🥹❤️
The King greeting The Prince of Wales before the service for the Order of The Bath at Westminster Abbey. pic.twitter.com/e8wCQvUUrS
— royal watcher (@royalnewsss) May 16, 2025
During the ceremony, Prince William was formally appointed as the Great Master of the Order of the Bath, a role of significant honor and tradition.
The event included the ceremonial oath-taking and the installation of five new Knights.
Both King Charles and Prince William participated in the formal procession, joining the Officers, Knights, and Dame Grand Cross in their traditional roles.
Notably absent from the ceremony were Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine, who did not attend the service.
Despite the formal setting, the shared exchange between the King and his son offered a rare and intimate glimpse into their relationship, reminding many of the deep familial bonds behind the royal titles.
For many royal watchers, it was a refreshing and heartwarming scene—one that highlighted not just tradition and duty, but also the enduring love between a father and his son.
