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King Charles’ Coronation: Who Will Be On The Buckingham Palace Balcony?
The anticipation surrounding the upcoming coronation of King Charles is growing, and with it comes speculation about who will make it to the coveted spot on the Buckingham Palace balcony.
It's no secret that spots are tight, and only working royals are invited to attend.
This means that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle won't be attending the event, but what about Lady Louise Windsor and James, the new Earl of Wessex?
Lady Louise Windsor, the 19-year-old granddaughter of the late Queen, has been seen at a few engagements with her parents, Prince Edward and Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh.
She has also had a close bond with her grandfather, the late Duke of Edinburgh.
However, as they are not working royals, it doesn't make sense for them to be front and centre during the coronation festivities.
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Unfortunately, it seems that Lady Louise Windsor and James, the new Earl of Wessex, won't be on the balcony with their parents, despite their parents being granted a spot.
The King has made it clear who he wants to represent the monarchy, and it seems that only the working members of the family will be in attendance at the big public moment.
This means that Lady Louise Windsor and James, the new Earl of Wessex, won't be joining the balcony with their parents.
It's a tough break for the young royals, but the coronation is a state occasion, not a family occasion.
The King has chosen a select few royals who have dedicated their lives to public service to join him in the procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
This includes the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, as well as Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, but unfortunately, there's no place for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, even if they decided to attend.
The King has also insisted on including some of his mother's most trusted and loyal servants and family members, despite their days as working royals being numbered.
This includes the Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and even Charles's beloved sister, Princess Anne, who will be by his side with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence.
The King's decision to only invite working royals to the coronation may come as a disappointment to some, but it's a sign of the times.
It's part of his vision for a slimmed-down monarchy, and it's a message that he wants to convey to the public.
By only inviting those who have dedicated their lives to public service, he's sending a message that the monarchy is a modern institution focused on making a difference in people's lives.
It's also important to remember that the coronation is a state occasion, and it's one of the most important events in the history of the monarchy.