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The Prince and Princess of Wales are “reflecting” on whether Prince George will have a role in the coronation, sources say.
According The Telegraph, Prince William, 41, and Kate Middleton, 40, are considering how their eldest son, the heir to the throne, will play a role in the event.
The couple are believed to be thinking about what would be best for the nine-year-old boy, given the “attention he will inevitably receive at an event covered by the world’s media”.
Meanwhile, her younger siblings Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, are expected to attend the coronation as spectators.
It comes after a royal expert claimed 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.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are “mulling over” whether Prince George will have a role in the coronation, sources claim, while Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will attend as spectators.
Dr. Tessa Dunlop appeared 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.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are believed to be thinking about what would be best for the nine-year-old, given the “attention he will inevitably receive at an event covered by the world’s media.”
‘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 insider says Prince George (pictured on Christmas Day 2022) will be a “focus” of the day as part of the Palace’s efforts to draw attention to the immediate line of succession.
Dr Tessa Dunlop says Prince George will be visible at the coronation, just as King Charles (pictured) was at his mother’s in 1953
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.
According to the TimesKing Charles and the Queen Consort, who will drop the title of consort after coronation, will sit down with the Prince and Princess of Wales in the coming weeks to discuss George’s involvement.
Royal sources told the publication that William and Kate are interested in George becoming involved in an official capacity, as long as he is not subject to excessive scrutiny.
The source said: ‘It sends a good signal and it’s quite a bold move. It’s another example of the King and Queen Consort not being afraid to shake things up a bit to reflect the realities of modern life, of which a blended family is a central element.”