EXCLUSIVE: King Charles’s Coronation, taking place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, is being carefully planned by palace and government officials.
One expert believes the monarch himself is also involved in the decision-making process.
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The expert told Express.co.uk: “I think here the King will be heavily involved in the planning, and we’ve seen that with things like the choice of the anointing oil and the music.
“So, I think there is his hand in all of these things, very prominently.”
Earlier this month it was revealed the consecration oil to be used to anoint King Charles and Queen Camilla had been consecrated in Jerusalem after being created using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives, at the Monastery of the Ascension and at the Monastery of Mary Magdalene – where King Charles’s grandmother Princess Alice was laid to rest.
King Charles is reportedly heavily involved in the Coronation planning (Image: GETTY)
King Charles’s Coronation is taking place on May 6 (Image: Getty)
Dr Gross continued: “And of course, he’s been the Prince of Wales for so many years. He knows how to play the roles he’s played, he’s not new to being a dignitary of state, he’s used to that.”
On the other hand, Dr Gross noted, Elizabeth II was only 25 when she acceded to the throne and, while her father George VI had introduced her to public duties, she was less experienced than her firstborn son was when he became King in the matters of the state and high-profile ceremonies.
Dr Gross went on to note King Charles has also proven his worth when it comes to making decisions regarding the music at key events, as he advised on what was to be played at the Prince and Princess of Wales’ wedding in April 2011.
He said: “It’s also know that he was involved in planning William and Catherine’s wedding as well.
Prince Philip played a key role in the planning for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (Image: Getty)
Queen Camilla will be crowned alongside King Charles (Image: Getty)
“So I don’t think there is a need for somebody else [to do the planning for him].
“Obviously, there will be a committee, you’ve got people like the Earl Marshall and representatives of government taking decisions, that’s typical. But I definitely think the King is heavily involved in this.”
King Charles opened up on getting involved in the wedding of Princess Kate and Prince William in 2020, during a conversation with Alan Titchmarsh on Classic FM about his interest in music.
“I know my eldest son was quite understanding and was perfectly happy for me to suggest a few pieces for their wedding.”
In the Netflix’s docu-series Harry & Meghan, the Duke of Sussex also praised his father for the help provided with the music at his nuptials with the Duchess of Sussex in May 2018.
He said: “My father helped us choose an orchestra, which made all the difference.”
Source: EXPRESS CO UK
