Princess Anne to Host Gilly’s Ball as Excitement Builds for King Charles’ Coronation

In the midst of the hustle and bustle surrounding the upcoming coronation of King Charles, there is even more good news brewing within the British Royal Family.

Whispers among royal servants suggest that Gilly's Ball will make a comeback this year, following years of postponement.

The news is expected to be officially announced on the British Royal Family's homepage in the near future.

Gilly's Ball, an annual celebration traditionally held at Balmoral in Aberdeenshire, was a favorite summer activity of the late Queen Elizabeth.

It was a time for both staff and the Royal Family to come together and enjoy the festivities.

Old images capture the Queen's joy as she dances with her husband Philip, son Charles, the Queen Mother, Anne, and Andrew.

One of the highlights of the event is the Aidsome Reel, where the Queen gracefully moves around the circle, joined by her peers.

Even Prince Charles himself joins the circle, later dancing with his grandmother and mother, as seen in the video below.

In the same clip, the Queen and Prince Philip can be seen watching their children and guests with delight.

Princess Anne and Prince Andrew link arms and twirl each other, bringing smiles to the faces of both Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

However, this year, one notable absence from the event will be Meghan Markle, who did not receive an invitation.

According to a Royal Commentator, if Meghan had attended the King's coronation, she would have been placed in a less prominent position.

This scathing assessment comes from US columnist Meghan McCain, who believes that the focus of the occasion should be on the next generation of working royals, rather than those who have distanced themselves from the family.

McCain states, “It's also about highlighting the next generation of working royals, not the ones who hightailed it out of town to go hang out with Ellen DeGeneres.

If Meghan were to attend the coronation she'd be relegated to the same place she and Harry occupied during Queen Elizabeth's funeral, the dealist.

To her that's simply unacceptable.”

The tradition of Gilly's Ball dates back to Queen Victoria, whose husband Prince Albert purchased the Scottish castle in 1852.

In September of that year, the royal couple threw a party to express gratitude to their staff for their hard work during the summer.

This event was named the Gillies Ball, as “gillie” is the Gaelic word for groundskeepers.

Interestingly, “gillie” is also the name of the shoe worn during certain Scottish reels.

The success of the summer ball led to its continuation throughout Queen Victoria's reign, and subsequent monarchs such as King George V and King George VI upheld the tradition.

Queen Mary, wife of King George V, was known for her enthusiasm towards the event.

Frederick Corbett, the deputy controller of supply at Buckingham Palace, wrote in his memoirs, “Queen Mary was an amazingly energetic figure at these dances.

She loved all Highland dances and many of the old English country dances, which she always had included in the programme.

She'd take part in every one throughout the first half of the dance.”

During King George V's reign, the dancing would typically last from 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm, after which the royal family and their guests would gather in the dining room for a midnight feast.

The menu for the feast often included delectable dishes such as grouse pies, lobster, medallions, champagne jellies, and an assortment of sandwiches.