Hear ye, hear ye —King Charleshas unveiled hiscoronationinvitation!
“The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III andQueen Camilla,” the letter heralds. “By command of the King the Earl Marshal is directed to invite [name] to be present at the Abbey Church of Westminster on the 6th day of May 2023.”
Official invite to King Charles' coronation.Buckingham Palace
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The meticulous floral border is meant to reflect a British wildflower meadow with lily of the valley, cornflowers, wild strawberries, dog roses and bluebells, plus a sprig of rosemary for remembrance. The flowers are grouped in bunches of three to reflect that Charles is the third King of his name. Flora meets fauna with the incorporation of a butterfly and a bee, plus small drawings of a lion, unicorn and boar from the royal couple’s coats of arms.
The flowers flow into an illustration of the Green Man — “an ancient figure from British folklore, symbolic of spring and rebirth, to celebrate the new reign,” the palace said.
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The invitation to King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation is reminiscent of the one issued forQueen Elizabeth’s crowning ceremony in 1953. At just 4 years old, Charles attended his mother’s coronation, and even received his own bright invite, decorated with trumpeting Grenadier Guards and the lion and unicorn of the royal coat of arms.
King Charles and Queen Camilla.Hugo Burnand / Buckingham Palace
The palace also announced what rolePrince George, 9, will play in the exciting event. The second in line to the throne will serve as aPage of Honoralongside Queen Camilla’s grandsons, Freddy Parker Bowles, Gus Lopes and Louis Lopes, all 13. As part of a group of eight, the boys will process together through Westminster Abbey.
Prince George.Samir Hussein/WireImage
Freddy is the son of Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles and Sara Buys, who also share daughter Lola Parker Bowles, 15. Gus and Louis Lopes are the twin sons of Camilla’s daughter Laura Lopes, who also shares daughter 15-year-old daughter Eliza with husband Harry Lopes. Queen Camilla’s children and grandchildren attended the state funeral ofQueen Elizabethin September.
Children and grandchildren of the Queen Camilla arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of The State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England.Chris Jackson/Getty
As the crowning ceremony draws near, it remains unclear ifMeghan MarkleandPrince Harrywill travel to the U.K. for the historic service.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have resided in Meghan’s home state of California since 2020 after stepping back as senior members of the royal family,have been invitedto the event at Westminster Abbey.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Karwai Tang/WireImage
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There is no update on whetherPrince HarryandMeghan Marklewill attend the coronation, PEOPLE understands. Last month, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said the couple “received email correspondence” regarding King Charles' coronation.
source: people.com
