Prince William is planning a “different coronation from King Charles”, with the controversial tradition of “homage to the people” to be scrapped
- The Prince of Wales is looking at ways to further develop the old service
Prince William is reportedly planning a “different coronation than King Charles” as he seeks to modernize the ceremony by scrapping “homage to the people”.
The Prince of Wales is set to give up the historic pledge after the Archbishop of Canterbury was met with disapproval for asking the public to pledge their allegiance to the king.
Following the negative response, in a break with tradition, the oath was amended to instead “invite” those wishing to express their support for the king to do so.
After his father’s coronation, a source close to Prince William told the Times: “There’s no way he’s going down that path or anything like it.”
The heir to the throne is said to be thinking about ways to evolve the old service to keep it “modern” and “relevant”.
Prince William is said to be “thinking” about King Charles’ coronation and is working to ensure the ceremony “becomes relevant”.
The Prince of Wales is set to abolish “tribute to the people” after the Archbishop of Canterbury faced disapproval for asking the public to swear allegiance to the king
A royal source told The Times: “He’s really thinking about how we can ensure his coronation sends the most relevant sentiment going forward?”
“He recognizes the fact that the coronation can be modern in 20 years or whenever it is, but it can also be unifying for the nation and the Commonwealth.” I think his coronation will look and feel very different .’
The source added Prince William is “reflecting” on the events of the past week and is working to ensure the ceremony “becomes relevant”.
In a bid to bring his family closer to a modern audience, Kensington Palace released a behind-the-scenes video of the Prince and Princess of Wales at the King’s coronation last week.
A video posted to the Wales’ official YouTube account offers a rare glimpse into their family life during the packed Coronation weekend.
The film captures the jubilant atmosphere of the celebrations by showing William and Kate joining crowds of royal fans on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace the night before the coronation.
William and Kate turned heads with their eye-catching outfits at the historic coronation of King Charles III. for headlines
Then you can see how William and Kate get ready together with Charlotte and Louis in Kensington Palace the next morning.
The royal couple are seen in their stunning Royal Victorian Order Mantles, while Kate wowed in her white Alexander McQueen gown.
The family then leave the palace to travel to Westminster Abbey in a golden carriage alongside thousands of members of the armed forces and household of Buckingham Palace.
William, Kate and their children stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with other members of the royal family after the coronation ceremony.
The royals and the tens of thousands of people who had gathered outside the palace were then treated to a flyby by the Red Arrows despite the inclement weather.