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Prince George Considered for Official Role at Grandfather’s Coronation
Prince George, the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales, may be given an official role at his grandfather's upcoming coronation on Saturday, May 6th.
The decision is currently being considered by his parents, who are contemplating whether the 9-year-old, second in line to the throne, should be included in the congregation at Westminster Abbey.
The Telegraph reports that his siblings, Princess Charlotte (7) and Prince Louis (4), are expected to attend as spectators without any official duties.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are carefully weighing their options, taking into account the media attention their son will inevitably attract.
The couple wants to ensure that the young prince's involvement is in his best interest.
Additionally, it has been rumored that Camilla's five grandchildren might also have roles in the coronation.
The Queen allegedly expressed her desire for her grandchildren to hold the canopy over her during the ceremony.
This unexpected move is notable as her grandchildren come from the Parker Bowles side of the family, reflecting the reality of a modern blended family.
While the palace has not confirmed their attendance, there is speculation about whether the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children Archie (3) and Nellibert (1), will be present at the ceremony.
Family relations have reportedly been strained since Prince Harry published his memoir, where he revealed details about his relationship with his father and brother.
Allegations of physical confrontation with Prince William and disapproval of Meghan Markle were among the revelations.
In a recent statement, Buckingham Palace announced that the coronation of King Charles III will take place on May 6, 2023.
The ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The statement emphasized that the coronation will reflect the monarch's current role while looking towards the future, while still maintaining the traditional customs and pageantry.
This will be the first coronation ceremony in Britain in 70 years, since Queen Elizabeth II's own coronation in 1953 when she was 27 years old.
Prior to that, her father King George VI was crowned in 1937 when she was just 11 years old.
Buckingham Palace has revealed that the King's coronation will be a more intimate affair compared to previous ceremonies.
Approximately 2,000 guests are expected to attend, a significant reduction from the 8,000 guests present at Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.
The scaled-down event aims to strike a balance between honoring tradition and adapting to the modern times.