All of the hidden symbolism behind King Charles and Queen Camilla's Coronation invitation

The King's Coronation will see the biggest security operation in years actioned due to growing safety concerns, according to reports. King Charles, 74, and Queen Consort Camilla, 75, will be crowned on 6 May in London, with thousands of people expected to flock to the capital to celebrate across the three-day bank holiday weekend.

Meghan Markle is said to be 'focusing on parenting' ahead of missing the King's Coronation to stay in California for Prince Archie's fourth birthday next month. On Wednesday it was confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex, 41, will not be at the King's Coronation on 6 May when Prince Harry, 38, makes his way across the pond to attend.

King Charles III’s coronation concert will feature a few familiar faces to the royal family, including Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, and Lionel Richie.The news was announced Friday per the BBC, which will broadcast the musical celebration from the grounds of Windsor Castle on May 7.“I am excited to be performing at the Coronation Concert,” said Perry, 38 — who was appointed by Charles to the British Asian Trust in 2020 — “and helping to shine a further light on the British Asian Trust’s Children’s Protection Fund, whose work includes on-ground initiatives to fundraising, with the aim to find solutions to child trafficking.”Meanwhile, Richie, 73, who was named the first global ambassador for Charles’ The Prince’s Trust charity in February 2021 — then sparking rumors that he would one day perform at The Coronation Concert — added in his own statement that this “once-in-a-lifetime” show is “an honor and a celebration.”Global opera phenomenon Bocelli, 64, and Welsh baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, 57, are due to perform a duet together, while British classical-soul composer Alexis Ffrench will also appear at the celebration.Other musical Brits to be featured include the band Take That, sans Robbie Williams, and English singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, 28, as well as a choir group of 300 from across the four nations of the Kingdom.Viewers can also expect a resplendent display of lights, lasers, drones and projections that are sure to be one of the night’s “highlights,” per the BBC report.About 20,000 fans are expected to attend the public showcase, along with a few as-yet unreported royals in attendance.Additional acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

Take That, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie are among the musical stars who will perform at the Coronation Concert to celebrate the crowning of the King and Queen Consort, the BBC has announced.The line-up will also include Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Welsh bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, singer-songwriter Freya Ridings and classical-soul composer Alexis Ffrench, with more acts to be announced soon.The event on 7 May in the grounds of Windsor Castle will be in front of a crowd of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests, as well as being broadcast across BBC television and radio stations. The BBC has said Take That’s performance will feature three of the original members, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, but the show would offer an opportunity for Robbie Williams and Jason Orange to rejoin for a one-off reunion.

King Charles III's coronation will be a star-studded affair. Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli and many more are slated to perform at The Coronation Concert on Sunday, May 7 on the grounds of Windsor Castle.The BBC on Friday announced the first set of performers, which also includes British pop group Take That, Welsh brass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, singer/songwriter Freya Ridings and classical-soul composer/producer Alexis Ffrench.

King Charles III visited familiar grounds on Friday, when he attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for its 200th Sovereign's Parade.The monarch took part in inspecting the nearly 200 cadets who were officially commissioned as Army Officers following an intense 44-week training. According to the British Army, Charles also presented the new colors for the academy, which «bore the new cypher of His Majesty the King.» Their titles, however, won't be official until «the stroke of midnight during their commissioning ball.»Charles also addressed the cadets when he gave a speech, in which he recalled with pride his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, both of whom graduated from Sandhurst in 2006.«And, speaking as a father of two alumni of this Academy who remembers their passing out parades, I know they will be full of immense pride in witnessing you on parade,» he said.Charles also recalled his own rigorous training some five decades ago.Prince William and Prince Harry smile at the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy on April 12, 2006 in Sandhurst, England.«Having attended — and survived! -- two of the other Military Academies 50 years ago, I think I have some idea of the challenges which are inherent in military training,» he said.

200th Sovereign’s Parade and to share in this most special of days for those of you commissioning as the future leaders of the British Army, and the armies of our close allies,” Charles began his address.“I am under no illusions as to how hard you have all worked over the past 44 weeks, and I hope you feel justifiably proud of your achievements. Of course, I know you would not be here without the tremendous support of your family and friends who, I am delighted to see, can join us in such numbers today,” the king continued.

ceremonial sword at the event, representing his role as protector of the monarch, as well as the second-in-line to the British throne behind the Duke of Cambridge.However, George’s primary duty at the crowning is being one of the four Pages of Honor, while his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, will also have formal roles at the coronation.The other Pages to join Charles, 74, at the Westminster Abbey ceremony include Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, whose parents are close friends of the King and Prince William, Master Ralph Tollemache, 12, son of the King’s godson Edward Tollemache and Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, whose father is King Charles’ Lord-in-Waiting.The foursome will sport red coats, white breeches, and stockings and will be key components of the procession.A royal rep divulged to People recently that William, 40, and Middleton, 41, are “very excited and delighted” that their eldest son is taking part in the big event.“It’s something that his parents have thought long and hard about and are very much looking forward to — and I’m sure George is, too,” the spokesperson revealed.Charles’ wife, Camilla, will be crowned alongside him next month, taking on the title of Queen Consort.The 75-year-old will also have her own set of Pages to support her throughout the commemorative celebration, including Camilla’s grandsons, twins Gus and Louis, 13, their teen cousin, Frederick, and her great-nephew, Arthur Elliot.The coronation invitation list has been capped at 2,000 people, although the event will be shorter than Queen Elizabeth’s own crowning in 1953.Charles’ ceremony is expected to be more “inclusive” than his late mother’s and will be a modernized soirée.

King Charles’ upcoming coronation, a prominent royal biographer claims. Tom Bower, who penned the best-selling “Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors,” made the shock declaration during an interview with GB News on Thursday, saying he believed Markle may actually have wanted to attend the historic event.

King Charles spoke of his pride in his two sons as he observed military cadets completing their training, days after it was confirmed that Prince Harry will be at the Coronation next month. On Thursday, Charles attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for the 200th Sovereign’s Parade, to see the 171 cadets who have completed their training as army officers and will receive their commission at midnight.The visit came after Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier this week that Harry will attend the Coronation on 6 May.The Duke of Sussex will be flying over from the States alone though, as Meghan Markle remains in California with their two children.Thursday's event was Charles's first visit to the parade as King and saw his new colours blessed and presented.

ex-husband Prince Andrew.While promoting her novel, “A Most Intriguing Lady,” on the TV program “Loose Women,” she addressed the diss, saying she will watch the crowning at home with her corgis, Muick and Fergus, which she adopted after Queen Elizabeth died.“I personally will be having a little tea room and coronation chicken sandwich and putting out the bunting,” she said, according to Hello! Magazine.“That’s what I’m going to be doing. Because that would make me very happy,” the author went on, adding that she’s more than content to watch it on television because “you hear a lot on the telly.”Fergie then admitted that she likes the royal commentators on the miniscreen and loves to listen to their observations during the event.However, she understands that because she is divorced from the Duke of York, 63, she never “expected” to receive an invite.“You can’t have it both ways, you can’t be divorced and then say, ‘I want this…’ [You’re in] or you’re out,” the mother of two noted.

Following the bombshell news that Prince Harry will be attending King Charles' Coronation next month, insiders claim he is likely to be snubbed by senior members of the Royal Family.

The Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort will be "less impactful" than the late Queen Elizabeth's, a royal expert has said. Some noticeable changes have already been confirmed for the King's Coronation on May 6 including a smaller guest list and a shorter procession, with the newly crowned Charles and Queen Consort only riding in the traditional Gold State Coach one way in a break in tradition.

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the Telegraph.His dry run wasn’t a dress rehearsal either, as the king reportedly did not wear his ceremonial robe during the single run-through.The Post reached out to the royal family’s reps for comment. The coronation is set for Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey in London — just a mere 23 days away.

reportedly relieved that Meghan Markle is skipping King Charles’ upcoming coronation, one expert believes the Duchess of Sussex made the move to benefit her own brand. Royal biographer Ingrid Seward told The Mirror on Thursday that Markle’s decision to forgo the festivities means she can portray herself as a “martyr” who was persecuted by the monarchy.

The procession route for the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort will be much shorter than the late Queen Elizabeth's, with a royal exporting saying this could be due to "costs" and security". King Charles and The Queen Consort's procession route will be just 1.3 miles - around a quarter of the length of the late Queen's.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla are a "very strong couple" but he "relies on wife for confidence," a body language expert has claimed. Charles, 74, and Camilla, 75, have a long-lasting love that spans decades, but the pair didn't marry until 2005, as Charles was previously wed to the late Princess Diana, the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. Camilla has long been regarded as a pillar of strength for her husband, especially now that he is King, following the death of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth in September last year.

Denise Welch has said she can fully appreciate why Meghan Markle has decided against attending King Charles III's coronation in London next month. In a statement from Buckingham Palace this week, it was confirmed that Prince Harry, will be present at his 74 year old father's crowning ceremony alone, with his wife, 41, staying at home in California with their two children.

Prince George has been given a major role in his grandfather King Charles' Coronation and will be carrying his "heavy robe", a royal expert has shared.The Coronation of King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort is just weeks away taking place at Westminster Abbey on May 6 with nine year old Prince George securing a very special role on the day. Second in line of succession to the throne, young George has been named as one of his grandfather's Page of Honours for the historic event.

Prince Harry has confirmed he will be attending his father King Charles’ Coronation, but a royal expert has shared he will be "nowhere near" the Buckingham Palace balcony on the day. Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday that The Duke of Sussex, 38, will attend the King’s Coronation but the Duchess of Sussex, 41, will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

A number of issues have led to the growing rift between the Duke of Sussex, other members of the royal family, and the institution of the monarchy. As Prince Harry's attendance to the King's coronation was confirmed by Buckingham Palace yesterday, with wife Meghan Markle staying home with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, it's now believed that his attendance will bring more attention to the ongoing family rift.

After the dramatic statement announced by Buckingham Palace on Wednesday regarding Harry and Meghan’s attendance at the coronation, King Charles is said to be “very disappointed” that he won't be seeing Meghan or his grandchildren, but is “happy” that his son Harry will be there. Prince Harry, 38, will be travelling to the UK from his home in California where his wife Meghan, 41, will remain with son Archie, 3, and one year old daughter Lilibet.

won’t be attending King Charles’ coronation ceremony next month — and at least one royal is reportedly relieved by the news. Kate Middleton, 41, is said to be pleased that she won’t have to come face-to-face with Markle, 41, after Prince Harry, 38, revealed private details of their 2018 squabble over a bridesmaid dress. “It would have been particularly uncomfortable for Kate,” an unidentified royal observer told the Daily Mail Wednesday.

Meghan Markle not attending King Charles III's coronation ceremony next month has brought a senes of «relief» to Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to royal expert Eloise Parker.«I think there's bound to be some relief from William and Kate that Meghan won't be attending the coronation simply because less emphasis is going to be on them, who's looking where, who's lip reading, what's going on between them,» Parker tells ET. «There's such a fever of interest in these relationships and the truth is we're never going to see a moment between these women.

Following the long-awaited confirmation that the Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK for King Charles' Coronation on May 6, it was announced that the Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with the couple's two young children.The official statement read: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” Despite His Majesty's hugely busy schedule as the countdown to his Coronation enters the final weeks, one royal expert has claimed King Charles will be saddened by the fact he will miss out on seeing his grandchildren. Speaking to OK!, royal commentator Jennie Bond said: "I realise Charles will be very, very busy over the coronation period.

With just over three weeks left to go until the Coronation of King Charles III, the glittering guest list is beginning to shape up nicely, with Prince Harry now officially confirmed to be attending the historic occasion. Buckingham Palace shared the news on Wednesday that the King’s youngest son would be attending the landmark occasion, although it also revealed that he would be attending alone, as his wife Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex had opted to stay at home with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Buckingham Palace confirmed today that the Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK for King Charles' Coronation on May 6, while the Duchess of Sussex will stay in the US with the couple's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.The announcement comes after ongoing reports that the couple were delaying their response to officials who are working hard to organise the Coronation down to the last detail.The brief statement read: “Buckingham Palace is pleased to confirm that the Duke of Sussex will attend the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey on 6th May.The Duchess of Sussex will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.” Following the confirmation, OK! spoke with royal expert Jennie Bond about the furore surrounding the couple's attendance at the ancient ceremony. Referring to reports that the couple were delaying offering a response about attending on May 6, Jennie said: "I think that by taking so long to reply to the invitation, Harry and Meghan have been very rude.

Meghan Markle has decided to stay in California with her two children while Prince Harry attends King Charles Coronation next month. Buckingham Palace announced today that Harry will be part of the congregation inside Westminster Abbey to witness King Charles and Queen Camilla being crowned on May 6.

With the Coronation just around the corner, King Charles appears to be a "calmer person", according to body language expert Darren Stanton.The King and Queen Consort Camila, who will become 'Queen Camilia', will be Coronated on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. And experts believe King Charles will slip into his new role just fine since becoming much more "comfortable" at big events. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Darren explained: “King Charles was shown shaking hands and making a swift exit following the [Easter] ceremony.

Kate Middleton, 41, along with other senior female royals, are reportedly rushing to finalise their fittings for their coronation outfits for the historic event on May 6.The Princess of Wales was said to have only been told this week what she should wear for the big day, which is less than a month away. As this is one of the biggest royal events of the year, a source has stated that royal aides are determined to make sure everything is perfect for the big day.

Prince Harry has been confirmed to be attending his father King Charles III's Coronation next month. The Duke of Sussex, 38, will attend the King’s Coronation but the Duchess of Sussex, 41, will remain in California with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Buckingham Palace has announced. It comes after weeks of speculation surrounding whether the royal couple, who are now permanently based in California, would make an appearance at the historic event.

Prince Harry will be in attendance at his father, King Charles III's, coronation next month, Buckingham Palace has confirmed to ET.However, the 38-year-old Duke of Sussex's wife, Meghan Markle, will reportedly not be joining him. She'll instead be staying at their home in Montecito, California, with the couple's two children, son Archie, who is turning 4 on the day of the coronation, May 6, and daughter Lilibet, 1.According to thePalace,Harry will be in attendance at the Westminster Abbey coronation ceremony for his father.There has been much speculation as to whether the Sussexes would be in attendance at the historic event following a years-long estrangement between Harry and the royal family.This tension culminated upon the release of Harry and Meghan's Netflix docuseries, , in December, and the duke's bestselling memoir,, which was released in January.

People. A pal of the prince told the publication that he “wanted to be at the service to support his father at this important moment in his life.”However, it appears relations remain frayed if the royal refuses to stick around for other public events.

Prince Louis looked adorable as he walked from Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel on Sunday morning alongside his parents Prince William, 40, and Kate Middleton, 41, brother Prince George, 9, and sister Princess Charlotte, 7. The four-year-old royal looked adorable as he made his Easter Sunday service debut, with royal fans going wild after spotting a particular accessory.The brothers were smartly dressed in navy blue suit jackets, George in trousers and Louis in shorts - a tradition the Royal family hold for the youngest, while William also matched in a navy blue suit and tie.

A brand new book which details the life of King Charles III is to be released, which includes details about tensions among the Royal Family and Charles' reign. In a new book called Our King Charles III: the Man and the Monarch, veteran royal correspondent Robert Jobson shares many bombshells about the Firm, from the Royals' 'shock' at Prince Harry's behaviour when Queen Elizabeth II died to Prince William's 'tactic' to deal with his younger sibling. The author looks into tensions between William, Harry and their father Charles, as well as the late Queen's feelings towards grandson Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.