Prince George will be a ‘focus’ of coronation as Charles draws attention to his heirs, expert says

Prince George will be a “focus” of the King’s upcoming coronation as part of the Palace’s efforts to draw attention to the immediate line of succession, a royal expert has claimed.

Dr. Tessa Dunlop appears in the last episode of the Daily Mail Palace Confidential Series along with newspaper editor Richard Eden.

During the 30-minute show, experts spoke to host Jo Elvin about King Charles’ coronation in May and the roles the royal family will play in general.

Although Dr Dunlop said working members of the firm are expected to appear in the procession, the expert said the emphasis will be on King Charles, Prince William and Prince George at Westminster Abbey.

She explained: ‘[They] I want to keep you focused on that line of succession.

“So we’re going to see a lot of camera shots of Charles, of William, of George.”

Dr Dunlop then made reference to the Queen’s coronation in June 1953, where her heir was the center of attention.

For the occasion, King Charles, who was five years old at the time, sat between the Queen Mother and her aunt, Princess Margaret, to make him as visible as possible.

Describing how the coronation “is all about King Charles”, Richard Eden added: “We will see other hard-working members of the royal family taking prominent roles.”

We’ll see you in the procession to Westminster Abbey. They won’t be taking part in the ceremony as such, but what you’ll see is a program of events across the country involving all working royals.

‘So that all the different parts of the UK feel part of the coronation and of course [we’ll] see them on the balcony of Buckingham Palace where all the royals will be working together.

It is understood that King Charles wants his coronation to set the tone for a stripped-down, modern monarchy, while retaining some of the pomp and majesty that wowed the world during the queen’s funeral and investiture ceremonies.

The historic ceremony on May 6 will begin with Camilla’s coronation, before Charles is officially named monarch when the Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward’s crown on his head.

A procession will then lead the newly crowned King among thousands of people to Buckingham Palace, where he will join his family members on the balcony to greet the crowds.

The next day, Windsor Castle will host a concert broadcast around the world, with thousands of afternoon street parties like people. This will be followed by a bank holiday on Monday, with millions of people set to have a day off work.

Dr Dunlop’s comments about Prince George’s role in the coronation come amid weeks of mounting speculation about whether Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend.

Friends of the couple said this week that they are “in limbo” and considering the “million different variables” that affect their decision.

Harry wants to be by his father’s side on “pretty much the most important day” and hopes to salvage his strained relationship with the royal family, sources close to the duke said. the daily telegraph.

Insiders say it’s a ‘tricky’ decision because the couple may be accused of ‘snubbing’ the family by not attending, but they also risk ‘being booed or labeled as hypocrites’.

Friends of the couple say they won’t make a decision about attending the Coronation until a formal invitation arrives at their California home.

They will then decide if they will go to the historic event together or if Harry, 38, will attend without Meghan. It is also possible that none make an appearance.

If Harry or Meghan, 41, visit the UK for the ceremony, it is understood that their visit will be “brief”.

A source close to the couple revealed last week that if Harry attends the Coronation, he will want to meet the King and Prince William before he leaves the United States.

The Sussexes are expected to be invited to the Coronation on May 6 despite the fallout from Harry’s explosive memoir, Spare, released last month.

If they choose to travel from their home in Montecito, California, to attend the event at Westminster Abbey, they will do so as normal members of the congregation.

Some members of the royal family were reportedly “spitting feathers” over the claims in Harry’s book and his media campaign to promote it, according to royal sources.

Harry has not spoken to the King or William about whether he will attend, and invitations will be sent out imminently, The Mirror reported.

But it is reported that he wants to meet his father and brother before traveling to the UK.

A source told the newspaper: “Harry has been very clear and his position has not wavered – he will not come if he feels the atmosphere will be as toxic as it was during the Platinum Jubilee and the Queen’s funeral.”

“He said he wants to reconcile with his family and it’s his decision, but so far nothing has changed.”

It is understood that those who want to attend the Coronation will need to RSVP to the invitation in early April.

If he goes, Harry won’t have any special roles and he and Meghan, 41, will not be able to appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony with other royals.

Royal sources recently suggested that officials would ensure Harry did not sit next to his brother.

The prince could also travel from the United States to London without Meghan, in part because his son Archie’s fourth birthday falls on the same day as the coronation.

Such a plan could see Harry fly in and out of Britain on a 48-hour journey dubbed “Harry in a hurry.”