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King Charles Invites Middleton Family to Coronation, Strengthening Bond with Catherine
In recent years, the public has caught glimpses of the special connection between His Majesty and his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales.
From endearing moments shared by Catherine and King Charles at last year's Order of the Garter ceremony to the affectionate nickname she has for her father-in-law, it is evident that their relationship is built on respect and love.
As a working member of the royal family, Catherine is expected to participate in the coronation procession and join King Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony after his crowning on May 6th.
Now, reports have surfaced about a heartfelt gesture made by King Charles towards Catherine as he prepares for the momentous event, once again highlighting their unique bond.
The guest list for King Charles' coronation has been a topic of speculation in recent months.
It has been suggested that the number of attendees will be significantly reduced compared to the 8,000 guests who graced the late Queen's coronation.
Earlier reports indicated that Queen Camilla's former husband, Andrew Parker Bowles, has received an invitation.
While Lady Pamelia Hicks, a bridesmaid of the late Queen, did not make the cut, four individuals who reportedly did are the Middletons.
According to Richard Eden, the diary editor of The Daily Mail, the Princess of Wales' parents, Michael and Carol Middleton, as well as her siblings, James and Pippa, have received coronation invites.
The publication claims that the Middletons may be seen attending alongside other guests, including various European royals who have also been invited.
“They're the family of our future Queen, so it's right that they should be there,” one of their friends allegedly told Richard Eden.
Considering that Catherine will eventually become Queen Consort and holds the second highest rank among royal women, this inclusion makes sense.
Moreover, the Middletons have been present at significant events since Prince William and Catherine's wedding in 2011, such as the Platinum Jubilee pageant, Queen Elizabeth's funeral service, and the Princess of Wales' carol concert.
This pattern of inclusion from the royal family suggests that we may indeed witness the Middletons on coronation day.
Interestingly, the invitation design itself reflects King Charles and Queen Camilla's acknowledgement of the Middleton family.
Acorns, which are featured on the Middletons' coat of arms, were incorporated into the design.
This reported decision to invite the Middletons can be viewed as a heartfelt gesture from King Charles to Catherine.
It ensures that her family is part of this momentous occasion and signifies their place within the wider royal family.
Prince William is also known to have a close relationship with his in-laws.
In fact, Tattler once reported that a friend of the Middletons claimed, “He adores them.
Michael is charming, really kind, soft and gentle.
William loves going to the country to stay with them.
Their family life is so soothing for him, as it's so different from his own family.”
While Prince Harry has not had the opportunity to meet his father-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, it raises the question of whether Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, will receive an invitation to the coronation.
Speculation arose that Meghan herself had been disinvited due to her portrayal as a victim following her and Harry's decision to step back from royal duties.
Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield pondered whether this would extend to Doria Ragland as well.
Meghan had previously denied reports that she would not attend the coronation due to her alleged upset over the King's reaction to her and Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey.
However, subsequent reports suggested that she would be absent because the King's letter failed to address claims of unconscious bias within the royal family.
Kinsey Schofield remarked, “She released a statement last night denying this was the reason she'd not be at the coronation, insisting that she doesn't live in the past.