The Prince of Wales was given a very special treat on his 41st birthday
, played its bells in honour of William's birth date for the first time since 2019.
A video of the moment was shared on the Abbey's official Twitter page with the caption: "Wishing HRH The Prince of Wales a very happy birthday today! The Abbey bell ringers are ringing 541 changes of Stedman Caters followed by a course of London Surprise Royal in celebration."The bells have not been rung for William's birthday since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the financial strain the global crisis put on the London landmark.
Westminster Abbey updated its bell-ringing schedule for 2022, confirming the change in 2021. A spokesperson explained tothat the bell-ringing honour would only be reserved for the Queen and Prince Charles going forwards.Prince William and Kate Middleton walk down the aisle at the close of their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey
At the time, they said: "The Abbey bells can be heard ringing out before services and in celebration of church festivals. The bells have also traditionally been rung to mark the birthdays of senior members of the Royal Family. "Due to the financial challenges posed to the Abbey by the Covid-19 pandemic, and in consultation with Buckingham Palace,However, following Her Majesty's death in 2022, the tradition was extended to include Prince William, his wife Kate, and.
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