All three of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ children are likely to be involved in the procession from Westminster Abbey which will follow the King’s coronation on Saturday, May 6.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are expected to accompany King Charles and the Queen Consort, as they leave the Abbey after the service, the Times reported.
The three young children are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind Charles and Camilla who will travel in the Golden State Coach as they return to Buckingham Palace.
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George will be nine and Louis will be five, while Charlotte will turn eight just four days before the coronation.
George, who is second in line to the throne, and Charlotte attended their great-grandmother the Queen’s state funeral at Westminster Abbey in September.
Prince Louis was not present and is thought to have been considered too young to attend the service with his parents William and Kate.
It is understood the Prince and Princess of Wales are still considering what roles George, Charlotte and Louis might play on the day.
The children’s attendance at public events is not normally confirmed in advance, particularly for Louis because of his age. Kensington Palace declined to comment.
Will the Duke and Duchess of Sussex or the Duke of York attend the procession?
The Times reported that current coronation rehearsal plans do not suggest the Duke and Duchess of Sussex or the Duke of York are expected to take part in the procession.
The newspaper also reported that Harry and Meghan’s children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet had not yet been invited to the coronation.
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