On May 6, the majority of King Charles and Camilla’s family will gather for their coronation. While there’s uncertainty regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s attendance, details about the day’s events have been released.
It remains unclear if the monarch’s three grandchildren, including Prince Louis, who will turn five soon, will have significant roles during the ceremony, but they are expected to participate in the parade. Prince George, Charles’s eldest grandson and future king, along with his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, will represent the working royals.
Although it’s reported that Kate and William are preparing Charlotte for potential royal duties, the future for young Prince Louis is less defined. However, there’s speculation that King Charles may have plans for him, possibly involving one of the royal family’s most prestigious titles.
With less than two months to the coronation, excitement is building in the UK for celebrations. The royal family will process to Westminster Abbey for a traditional service, which includes an anointing with holy oil. Royal children, alongside adult members, are also expected to partake in the ceremony.
Since only senior royals will be present for this portion of the coronation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might not play a role, even if they attend the event. This exclusion extends to non-working royals like Prince Andrew and his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
Among the fifteen senior royals anticipated for the parade are King Charles, Camilla, and the families of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who will be joined by their children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, along with the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sophie, and the Dukes of Gloucester and Kent, will also participate.
The media is abuzz with speculation about whether Harry and Meghan will accept their invitations, with reports suggesting that many royal relatives may give them the “cold shoulder.”
Concerns about Prince George’s role in the coronation are shared by his parents, who worry about the pressure he might face at just nine years old. While he, Charlotte, and Louis will attend the ceremony, it’s unlikely that King Charles’s other grandchildren, Archie and Lilibet, will join due to their young age and reported lack of invitations.
While Prince George may have a more prominent role, the specifics remain undisclosed. There’s a noticeable concern about whether this responsibility might be too heavy for him. Royal commentator Tom Quinn noted that there are ongoing discussions between William and Kate about George’s potential formal duties.
Prince Louis, who is set to attend his first major royal event, has a future filled with possibilities, despite being lower in the line of succession. Meanwhile, there’s speculation about King Charles having future plans for him.
Just days after the official recognition of Lilibet and Archie’s titles on the Buckingham Palace website, King Charles also made a significant announcement regarding his younger brother, Prince Edward, who has now become the Duke of Edinburgh, a title intended to honor the late Prince Philip’s legacy.
King Charles’s decision aligns with a modernizing vision for the monarchy, suggesting that the title of Duke of Edinburgh will revert to the crown after Edward’s passing, possibly paving the way for Prince Louis to inherit it.
As discussions continue regarding royal responsibilities, there are those who question whether such expectations are in the best interest of young royals. In an interview, Harry expressed his worries about the futures of Charlotte and Louis.
Kate has also shared her feelings about Louis growing up, expressing a mix of nostalgia and sadness as he transitions from babyhood to a lively young boy. She reminisced about the early days of motherhood during a recent event and expressed her struggle with the realization that her youngest child is no longer a baby.