“Commoners” have never been allowed to do this before: Kate and Camilla are soon to take on this task. Around 30 investitures take place every year, at which more than 2,600 honorees receive their regalia from a member of the royal family at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle.
The burden of royal duty would then be lifted from King Charles, Princess Anne (73) and Prince William, especially since most would like to be honored by a first-row royal.