While the coronation of Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6, the new king of England said he wanted his grandson, Prince George, to have a special role during this event. Explanations.
The coronation of Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6. In just two months, the United Kingdom will celebrate the official enthronement of its new king. If some details of this extraordinary event have already been revealed, the majority of the program of these festivities that will be followed by the whole world is not yet known. And even less of the exact role of the members of the royal family.
In a rare aside, Prince William and Kate Middleton admitted that they were worried about the role of their son, Prince George, on this big day. For the largest of King Charles’ grandchildren is expected by his grandfather to have a place of choice at his coronation. If the King of England would like him to have a fundamental role, William and Kate have asked that his actions remain discreet, according to a royal expert close to the crown who wished to remain anonymous.
King Charles III wants Prince George to have a special role in his coronation
While each of Charles’ five grandchildren will have a job to do, George is expected to have more important things to do. But knowing his sometimes sultry temperament, Prince William and Kate Middleton have admitted that they would prefer his role to remain limited. When asked about this very specific point, Roya Nikkhah, the Sunday Times’ royal editor, said that “everyone is very excited, but George will have an official role that will remain discreet”.
She went further: “They are aware that he will go back to school on Tuesday after the coronation and his parents don’t want him to be overwhelmed by the attention. He will play an official, but modest role.” While the final guest list and the roles of the royals have yet to be determined, the fact that Prince George will be present will break with past tradition, as in the last ceremonies no direct heir has taken part in the congregation.
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