

William - dressed in a navy suit - took selfies and hugged members of the public. The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted people for around half an hour on the Long Walk at Windsor Castle. William and Kate had visited the queue for the Coronation concert at Windsor (pictured), where a Coronation Big Lunch was also held Millions will be watching at home tonight but tens of thousands have been in Windsor since early this morning to see Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Take That perform in a star-studded bash. He looked absolutely thrilled, and Kate smiled as her husband told the well-wisher he'd save it for later. William was handed a can of 'Return of the King', a specially brewed organic 'Coronation ale'.

The Wales' made the unannounced appearance ahead of Sunday's star-studded coronation concert at Windsor Castle at 8pm tonight as the King and Queen thanked well-wishers for their support. He replied: 'I think his neck hurt last night, having the crown…it does weigh a hell of a lot.' Kate and William posed for selfies but one woman who held the Princess by the head to get her in shot was told off by royal security. The heir to the throne was also asked about how his father is today. The princess, who had crouched down to speak to her, continued chatting to the girl, who nodded her head and gave a small shrug as Kate patted her back. Kate saw the little girl sobbing and appeared to say: 'Do you want a hug?', to which the child, who was wearing a headband with union flag deely boppers and navy dress covered in patriotic British motifs, gave an unequivocal: 'Yes!' They then shared an embrace. The Princess of Wales knelt down and clinched the child who was surprised when she and Prince William pitched up to join the party on The Long Walk this afternoon, as streets across the UK were closed for 3,200 Big Lunch events. A little girl broke down and got a much-needed hug from Kate today after becoming overwhelmed to meet her in Windsor as Britain continues to celebrate the King and Queen's Coronation.
