Prince George’s confident stride as he walked with Prince William‘s aide went viral after a behind-the-scenes moment from King Charles III‘s coronation resurfaced.

George was a couple of months off his 10th birthday when Charles and Queen Camilla were crowned in a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London.

Dressed in red robes for his role as a page, George walked purposefully behind a waiting gold carriage and horses, alongside Lieutenant Commander Rob Dixon, then equerry to Prince William.

Why It Matters

The clip was liked 16,400 times and viewed 161,400 times having been posted with the message: “Prince George’s aura.”

What to Know

The footage appears to show Prince George outside Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, alongside the other pages while horses and a gold carriage are lined up nearby.

William’s equerry looks to have pulled George out of the crowd in order to escort him away from the other pages, no doubt on an important coronation mission of some kind.

George joined three other pages, including sons of close royal family friends, to assist with the king’s heavy ceremonial robes throughout the elaborate service.

Despite the high-pressure setting—broadcast globally and steeped in centuries of tradition—George’s poise and focus endeared him to viewers and royal watchers.

King Charles’ coronation was a rare moment for the royals, in that not one but two future kings actively took part, with Prince William also having a key role.

During the ceremony, the Prince of Wales knelt before Charles and delivered “Homage of Royal Blood.” This involved placing his hands between the king’s as he pledged: “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”

William touched the crown and kissed his father’s cheek before the king replied: “Thank you, William.”

What People Are Saying

One fan replied, “HE’S THE AURA,” while another wrote: “The future king.”

Not everyone was convinced, however, with one user replying: “No hate but some of y’all just glaze them a lil too much he’s just walking it’s ridiculous honestly.”

Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on Twitter at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek‘s The Royals Facebook page.

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