All of the royal roles at Kings Coronation as Prince George is given key job

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles is preparing to officially be crowned King on 6 May, and prep for the major event is in its final stages.

While the UK public are busy planning street parties and bank holiday soirées, members of the Royal family are getting ready for one of the most important dates on their calendar this year, and perhaps, of their lives.

Of course, the big day is of huge importance to Charles, but it’s also a game changer for Camilla, who will be formally crowned Queen Consort.

Not to mention Prince William, who is now heir to the throne, plus his youngest son, Prince George, who has been trusted with a key role in the ceremony.

So, let’s take a look at all the royal jobs at the Coronation, including a major tradition change…

Queen Camilla

Camilla Parker Bowles will also be crowned during the ceremony at Westminster Abbey alongside her husband.

She will be wearing the crown of Queen Mary, after Buckingham Palace confirmed the controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond will not be a part of the Coronation.

However, this will be the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for a Queen Consort rather than a new one being made.

Camilla’s five grandchildren

During the ceremony, a role that is usually performed by duchesses, will now be undertaken by Camilla’s five grandchildren.

Her son, Tom Parker Bowles children, Lola, 15 and Freddy, 13, plus her daughter Laura Lopes’ children, Eliza, 15, and twins, Louis and Gus, 13, will hold the canopy over the Queen Consort as she is anointed with holy oil.

This is an exciting tradition change that highlights the couple’s blended family (both the King and Queen Consort are divorced), and something that is very relatable for many families throughout the country.

Prince William

Being the heir to the throne, it kind of makes sense that Prince William will be showing up for some key jobs.

As per the Sunday Times, the future King will kneel and pledge allegiance to his father, plus touch the St Edward’s Crown and kiss Charles’ right cheek.

Once the ceremony is over, William will join other members of his family in the ‘Coronation Procession’ from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, before making an appearance on the famous balcony.

Kate Middleton

The Princess of Wales will of course be taking part in the carriage procession and balcony appearance with William, due to the fact that her husband is heir to the throne and she’ll be Queen Consort one day.

Amongst prep for this, the mum of three has also been busy dealing with her eldest son, Prince George’s major role, which both William and Kate have only allowed him to perform under one condition – that he’s not subjected to “overwhelming scrutiny.”

Prince George

There’s been lots of speculation for a while now about what exactly Prince George will be doing at his grandfather’s Coronation.

However, it’s recently been revealed that Prince William and Kate Middleton’s eldest son will serve as one of the King’s Pages of Honour.

This basically means he’ll help to carry the monarch’s robes, and at just nine years old, George will be the youngest future King to play a formal role at a ceremony such as this.

He’ll be joined by sons of the King’s friends – Lord Oliver Chomondeley, 13, Nicholas Barclay, also 13, and 12-year-old Ralph Tollemache, the Queen Consort’s three grandsons, and her great-nephew, Arthur Elliot, 11.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

George’s younger siblings, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, are expected to join Charles and Camilla as they leave Westminster Abbey after the ceremony.

They’ll either take part as spectators or as part of the procession as they head back to Buckingham Palace.

It’s also thought they’ll join George and their parents during the balcony appearance.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

We know that Harry and Meghan received a “save the date” email about the event, but it’s still unclear as to whether they’ll make an appearance.

It’s also unknown whether the couple’s two children, Prince Archie – who will turn four on the Coronation day – and Princess Lilibet (who have recently used their royal titles for the first time) will be in attendance, either.

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