Charles ‘deliberately’ placed Kate and Will at the ‘centre’ of his Scottish coronation, experts say
King ‘deliberately’ placed Kate and William at the center of his Scottish coronation to ‘project the future of the monarchy’, claims royal expert
King Charles “deliberately” put the Welsh at the center of his Scottish coronation to “project the future of the monarchy,” a royal expert claimed.
The Princess of Wales, 41, joined other senior royals for a royal procession through Edinburgh yesterday.
She and Prince William, along with Queen Camilla, watched Charles receive the Crown of Scotland at his Scottish coronation at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
Vanity Fair’s royal expert Katie Nicholl said it was “important” to Charles that William was “by his side” for the event.
She said a source told her: “While the coronation focused on the coronation of the king and queen, this was a moment to project the future of the monarchy to Scotland. The Welsh shared the center and that was very deliberate.’
King Charles ‘deliberately’ put the Welsh at the center of his Scottish coronation, a royal expert has claimed
The 41-year-old Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay when she was in Scotland, joined other senior royals, including her husband, yesterday.
The King and Queen will take up residence in Balmoral during the summer months, with Prince William and his family set to join them, according to the magazine.
His Majesty was presented with the scepter and Elizabeth sword which are part of the Honors of Scotland – the crown jewels of the country – at the ceremony.
William and Kate, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, joined the country’s leading figures and 100 individuals representing all aspects of society at the church on the Royal Mile.
Right-wing Reverend Sally Foster-Fulton, moderator of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, delivered the sermon, calling for action to tackle global warming and prevent the world from becoming ‘crispy’.
After the ceremony, gun salutes rang out throughout Edinburgh as activists jeered and shouted ‘Not My King’ – sparking criticism from Royalists who believe they should have been given a less prominent place.
The service took place eight weeks after Charles and Camilla were crowned in a centuries-old ceremony at Westminster Abbey, where the king pledged to “serve.”
The ceremony, at St Giles’ Cathedral, was an important part of Royal Week, with Charles and Camilla undertaking various assignments in Scotland.
And despite the formality of the occasion, Kate seemed to be in a playful mood as she gently patted her husband’s buttocks at one point during the service.
Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair’s royal expert, said it was “important” to Charles that William was “by his side” for the event
The Prince and Princess of Wales watch as King Charles is presented with the Elizabeth Sword
Kate looked regal in a bespoke Catherine Walker dress, which she has worn before
It’s a move Kate has made a few times in recent months in rare public displays of affection.
She playfully tapped him on the behind during their day at the Royal Ascot last month, and did the same on the red carpet at the Baftas in February.
The mother-of-three looked regal in a bespoke Catherine Walker dress, which she has worn a number of times in the past for the royal procession through the city.
The long design has a neat fit and a luxurious velvet collar.
It also has sharp shoulders and angular pockets that accentuate the fresh silhouette.
She last wore the coat dress on Easter Sunday and also wore the outfit for the Commonwealth Day Service in March 2022, though she opted for different fascinators each time.
Meanwhile, the princess paid tribute to the late queen by wearing her pearl necklace that had also been lent to Diana. It’s the same necklace she wore to the funeral of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh last year.