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According to a new report, there are plans for Kate Middleton and Prince William’s three children to take part in the carriage ride back to Buckingham Palace following the coronation of their grandfather, King Charles.
The times reports that Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to “join their parents” and “be put on public display” in a horse-drawn carriage as it leaves Westminster Abbey at the end of the coronation ceremony, which is set to take place on May 6.
While there has been speculation that Prince George, 9, will have a part in serving as second in line to the throne, it has not been officially confirmed whether he, Princess Charlotte, 7, or Prince Louis, 4, will attend. the historical event.
PEOPLE understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales are still considering what role their children will play. The details in it The times story are based on a rehearsal document seen by the publication.
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Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton
According to the plans, the newly crowned Charles, 74, and Queen Camilla William, 40, Kate, 41, and their children will lead the procession.
They will be seated in the Gold State Coach, which the late Queen Elizabeth said in a 2018 TV interview with Alastair Bruce was a hair-raising “terrible” ride when carried through the streets of London as part of her 1953 coronation celebrations.
Also in the parade The times reported, citing the rehearsal document, the other senior working royals will be – Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence; the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sophie; and the cousins of the late Queen Elizabeth: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra.
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After the procession, the royals will gather at Buckingham Palace, where some will appear on the iconic balcony to be greeted by the crowds in the Mall below.
Both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, where William and Kate have their offices, declined to comment to PEOPLE.
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Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George
There is precedent for Prince George and Princess Charlotte (who turns 8 just days before the coronation) to appear in the procession, as they took part in their great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September. Prince Louis was not seen in public on the day of the funeral.
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The family of five all made two appearances on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Queen Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary celebrations in June, marking her 70th birthday on the throne, along with other members of the royal family. The royal children also have some experience in a carriage parade – as part of Trooping the Colour, the monarch’s annual public birthday event, all three children made their debut in a carriage.
Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte
After the coronation, a concert takes place at Windsor Castle the following day, while street parties and other festivities take place throughout the weekend under the auspices of the Big Lunch.
The following Monday, people are encouraged to volunteer locally as part of the Big Help Out project.
