Prince William and Princess Catherine were late for King Charles’ coronation, leaving the new monarch and Queen Camilla waiting for almost eight minutes outside Westminster Abbey.

The royal couple was supposed to be seated before the king and queen entered the Abbey, as per the order of the service issued by Buckingham Palace.

However, they arrived after the King and Queen, sparking reactions from the royal fans.

Many fans were outraged and started criticising the couple.

But royal expert Omid Scobie cleared all the confusion and revealed that the real reason behind their tardiness was their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

According to Scobie, the room for error was nil, and thankfully, due to the weeks of rehearsals that the royals took part in ahead of the coronation, the day went ahead smoothly.

It's understandable that juggling young children and royal duties is a difficult task, especially when it comes to events as important as a coronation.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are just like any other kids of their age, and we can only imagine the chaos that must have ensued in the lead up to the event.

Despite the backlash, we should remember that the royal family is just like any other family.

They too have their ups and downs.

We should cut them some slack, especially when it comes to something as trivial as being late for a coronation.

William and Catherine are parents first and foremost, and they have a duty to their children, just like they do to their country.

The royal family has always been known for being a family-orientated institution.

They may be royal, but they're still human, and they have to deal with the same issues like any other family would.

The only difference is that their private life is constantly under the public eye.

In fact, apart from Prince William and Princess Catherine joining the procession late, very few hitches took place.

And Camilla's ladies in attendance, sisters Annabel Elliot and Queen's companion, the Marchioness of Lansdowne, accidentally created an unfortunate wedgie moment out of her silk Bruce Oldfield dress on the way into the Abbey.

Before we jump to conclusions and start hurling insults, let's take a step back and remember that the royal family is just like any other family.

They too have their ups and downs.

We should cut them some slack, especially when it comes to something as trivial as being late for a coronation.

So, let's give William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales, a break and focus on what really matters, the fact that King Charles has been crowned.

Congratulations to the new monarch and his lovely wife, Queen Camilla.

May their reign be a prosperous one.

May they continue to make the royal family proud.