King Charles' Coronation rule changes that see senior royals miss out on historic traditions

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As the historic ceremony crowning King Charles as monarch looms around the corner, organisers of the event are now in a "race against time" to finalise plans.Next month, Charles will officially be crowned King alongside his wife Camilla who will in effect become Queen.

But it has caused chaos among the royal family so far over seating plans and roles, with Charles keen to have a "slimline" ceremony.The event will feature all the traditional elements, including the anointing, crowning and oath as several senior royals will be given a role, including the King's oldest grandchild Prince George, who will be the page of honour for his grandfather.In past Coronations, royal dukes would kneel before the sovereign to pay homage to them.

Traditionally, the Mirror reports, they would also touch the crown and kiss the monarch's right cheek.Prince Edward, following his recent promotion to the Duke of Edinburgh, would have been among those in line to carry out the task similarly to Prince Harry.Other leading figures in the ceremony would have been Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, the Duke of Gloucester and the 87-year-old Duke of Kent.However, the Sunday Times has previously reported that the only royal that will pay homage to him on the day of the Coronation next month is the heir to the throne Prince William.A source told the paper: "Prince Harry has been written out of the script for the Coronation, with no official role in the service if he attends."Breaking with tradition, Charles will scrap royal dukes kneeling and paying homage to the monarch.

Only William will perform that role. As things stand, there is no role for Harry in the service."The news comes as the King's Coronation has been plunged into chaos after rehearsals