Carlos and Camilla.
William and Kate.
Final point.
Those four, and no others, claimed to be the protagonists of the coronation of Charles III of England, held this Saturday, May 6, at Westminster Abbey.
And they got it.
If someone feared that other members of the royal family, and especially Enrique, Carlos's youngest son, and Andrés, his brother, would even slightly outshine them, there was nothing to worry about.
Both the wayward son and the disowned brother have gone completely unnoticed at the ceremony.
And Carlos III has breathed a sigh of relief.
Cordiality has been the keynote.
Both the Duke of York and the Duke of Sussex have entered Westminster with the rest of the British royal family at around 10:45 in the morning (local time), shortly before the kings and princes of Wales did.
On the streets of London, where tens of thousands of people have watched the ceremony on screens, their presence has not been given any importance.
Hurrahs and cheers have been heard when Carlos and Camila, as well as Guillermo and Catalina, the heirs, have entered the abbey.
Also when the firstborn has paid homage to his father.
But no one has opened their mouths when they see Enrique or Andrés.
Both, as was already known, have arrived without Meghan Markle, who has stayed in California, and without Sarah Ferguson, divorced from the king's brother for a quarter of a century but with whom she maintains a close relationship.
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The doubt was, above all, in the appearance of both on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the greeting of the new kings.
Enrique's was quite unlikely.
As his unofficial spokespersons had explained, he would leave London as soon as the ceremony was over to arrive on time at his home in Montecito, California, and celebrate his eldest son Archie's birthday there (he turned four this very day). .
And so it has been.
He has barely been in the British capital for 24 hours.
As soon as the ceremony was over, he left the abbey and, according to the British media, got into a car heading to the airport.
There he has been sitting in the third row, next to his cousins Eugenia and Beatriz and their husbands.
The broadcast cameras have focused little or nothing on him, much more focused on his father and his stepmother and,
Prince Harry (second from right in the third row) has been seated at the coronation ceremony between his cousin Eugenie's husband, Jack Brooksbank, and Princess Alexandra, a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.Yui Mok (AP)
After the many rudeness on the part of the Sussexes to their family, of which they do not leave a puppet with a head either in their Netflix documentary or in their memoir book, Enrique and Meghan have become a certain headache for Carlos, who The last thing he wanted was for the most important act of his 74 years of life to be marred by the soap opera in which his son has wanted to put everyone.
And Enrique has known, as he has rarely done in these three years since he left, to maintain a perfect position with respect to his family.
Yes, he has attended this fundamental event for his father, but he has decided to do it discreetly and without his wife, Meghan Markle, nor his two children Archie and Lilibet being present, to still pass more unnoticed.
For his part, Prince Andrew has also had a discreet role in the abbey and throughout the event.
He has left Buckingham Palace in a black car, all by himself, and has joined his daughter Eugenia (pregnant with her second child) in a car to get to the abbey.
He later accompanied Eugenia as well as her other daughter, Beatriz, and Enrique in the procession through the central aisle of the abbey.
While Henry of England was dressed in a morning coat, the King's brother has donned the Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry in the British Empire.
An outfit that, during Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, he was unable to wear.
Carlos III greets the public gathered around Buckingham as he leaves the balcony.
Thousands of people have endured in the rain to be able to witness one of the most anticipated moments of the day.DPA via Europa Press (DPA via Europa Press)
Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Those chosen to go out on the balcony are a sign of the king's willingness to reduce the hard core of the British royal family as much as possible.
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Royal Air Force planes fly over Buckingham Palace.
The air parade has had to be cut back for this Saturday's weather in London. VADIM GHIRDA (AP)
Along with the monarchs, the eight royal pages who assisted them in the coronation came out to greet them, including Prince George, second in line to the throne, and Camila's three grandchildren.
The princes of Wales have also come out with her children, Princess Anne and her husband, Prince Edward with his wife and his two children, and the dukes of Kent and those of Gloucester.
No sign of Prince Andrew and Henry of England, both removed from their royal duties. MATTHEW CHILDS (REUTERS)
Carlos III and Camila, already crowned, on their way to Buckingham after the ceremony in Westminster.
For their journey back to the palace they have used a different carriage than the one used to get to the abbey.
On this occasion they have boarded the Golden State carriage, built in 1760 for George III. Alessandra Tarantino (AP)
Thousands of people have gathered in the tour of the royal procession through the streets of London.
A journey between Buckingham and Westminster that has been the same round trip, and that has barely exceeded two kilometers (a distance much less than the one that Elizabeth II made at her coronation in June 1953). Martin Divisek (EFE)
The royal procession advances through the streets of London towards Buckingham Palace, in what is known as the coronation procession.
VADIM GHIRDA (AP)
Kate Middleton, in the carriage that takes her along with her husband, Prince William (heir to the British throne), and their three children back to Buckingham Palace after the ceremony. ODD ANDERSEN (AFP)
Carlos III leaves Westminster Abbey wearing the imperial crown of the State.
The heavier St. Edward's crown is worn only at coronation.
PHIL NOBLE (REUTERS)
Carlos III and his wife, Camila, already crowned in Westminster Abbey.
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General view of the coronation in Westminster Abbey.
In the image, Carlos III appears seated in the chair of Saint Edward or Coronation Chair, in which British monarchs have been officially proclaimed since the 14th century.Aaron Chown (AP)
Carlos III wears the crown of Saint Edward and the two scepters, the sovereign's scepter with a cross, with the largest diamond in the world, and the sovereign's scepter with a dove, dating from the 17th century.
RICHARD POHLE (AFP)
Camila has been crowned with the crown of Queen Mary of Teck.
The last coronation ceremony for a consort was seen in 1937, with the Queen Mother.
It was not carried out with the Duke of Edinburgh in 1953, as it is a ceremony reserved for consorts who are women. RICHARD POHLE (AFP)
Princess Charlotte and Prince Luis, at a time of the coronation of their grandfather Carlos III.WPA Pool (Getty Images)
The Archbishop of Canterbury at the time of Camila's coronation as queen. RICHARD POHLE (AFP)
The Prince of Wales kisses Carlos III after being crowned.
Moments before, Prince William knelt before his father to swear loyalty and fidelity to her in the historic blood oath during the coronation. POOL (via REUTERS)
The coronation in Westminster is the only moment in which Carlos III will wear the crown of Saint Edward, the most valuable of those owned by the British royal family.
In the image, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowns the king.
Jonathan Brady (AP)
The monarch has been anointed with oil brought from Jerusalem, the only moment hidden from the public.
The Dean of Westminster, David Hoyle, has poured the consecrated oil from an eagle-shaped gold vial into a spoon, also made of gold, into which the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has dipped two fingers and anointed Charles in the hands, head and chest, at the level of the heart.
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Carlos III signs the oath of his coronation.
With his hand on the Bible, the monarch has promised to respect the laws and customs of his kingdoms and the Protestant religion.
RICHARD POHLE (AFP)
From left to right, Prince William (first in line to the British throne), two of his children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the Princess of Wales and Prince Edward, at the coronation of Charles III.
Yui Mok (AP)
Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, during the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Yui Mok (AP)
Charles III heads down the central aisle of Westminster Abbey towards the altar.
Following the king, and before Queen Camilla, were William of England, heir to the throne, and his wife, Kate Middleton.Aaron Chown (AP)
Charles III enters Westminster Abbey.
Four of the king's pages carried his heavy cloak.
Among them, his grandson, 9-year-old Prince George, second in line to the British throne. DPA via Europa Press (DPA via Europa Press)
Camila enters Westminster Abbey.
The queen has also had four pages, in her case there have been three of her grandchildren, the twins Gus and Louis and Freddy, and her nephew, her grandson Arthur Elliot. PHIL NOBLE (AFP)
St Edward's crown arrives at Westminster Abbey.
This is the most important of the British royal family, and is only used at the specific moment of the coronation.
PHIL NOBLE (AFP)
Carlos III arrives at Westminster Abbey, where his grandson, Prince George, is waiting for him (on the left of the image).
The eldest son of Prince William and Kate Middleton is one of the king's four honorary pages.
DYLAN MARTINEZ (REUTERS)
The Princes of Wales, William and Kate, arrive at Westminster Abbey accompanied by two of their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
PHIL NOBLE (AP)
Queen Camilla, in the royal carriage through the streets of London on her way to the ceremony.
On this first journey, the Diamond Jubilee float, made to celebrate 60 years on the throne of Elizabeth II, has been used. RICHARD HEATHCOTE (AFP)
Carlos III, behind the wet glass of the carriage from the London rain.
YARA NARDI (Getty Images)
The royal carriage passes in front of the British Parliament.
Markus Schreiber (AP)
Princess Charlotte, daughter of William of England and Kate Middleton, arrives for the coronation of Charles III at Westminster Abbey.
Stuart C. Wilson (EL PAÍS)
Prince Andrew has sat in the third row, along with his daughters, to witness how his older brother was crowned in Westminster Abbey.
The one who many have always considered to be the favorite son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, has lived away from any public activity representing the monarchy since 2019 due to his relationship with the American pedophile millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew Matthews (AP)
The royal carriage moves through the streets of London on its way to Westminster Abbey.
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Prince Henry, Duke of Sussex, arrives for the coronation ceremony for Charles III.
Separated from the British royal family since he moved to the US, his wife, Meghan Markle, has stayed in California. TOBY MELVILLE (REUTERS)
The royal carriage leaves Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey.
Petr David Josek (AP)
Carlos III and Camila leave in the royal carriage from Buckingham Palace to Westminster, where the ceremony will take place, initiating the so-called king's procession, which is what leads them to the abbey.
His return to the palace, although he will follow the same itinerary, is known as the coronation procession.
OLI SCARFF (AFP)
Kings Felipe VI and Letizia arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Unlike what happened last September for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, on this occasion the emeritus kings Juan Carlos and Sofía have not been invited.HENRY NICHOLLS (REUTERS)
Guests wait in Westminster Abbey for the arrival of Charles III and Queen Camilla.GARETH CATTERMOLE (Getty Images)
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, accompanied by his wife, Akshata Murty, awaits the arrival of Charles III and Camila at Westminster Abbey.
Toby Melville (AP)
Guillermo and Máxima from the Netherlands arrive at the ceremony.
At yesterday's reception in Buckingham, Princess Beatrice, former sovereign, and Crown Princess Amalia attended on her behalf.
Kin Cheung (AP)
Former UK Prime Ministers attend Charles III's coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.Richard Pohle/The Times (AP)
Prince Albert of Monaco and his wife, Princess Charlene, arrive at Westminster Abbey. Alessandra Tarantino (AP)
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Ben Stansall (AP)
Carlos from England and Camila had dinner together yesterday at their Clarence House residence.
This morning, the cameras have been able to capture how the king has gone to Buckingham Palace, from where he will leave for Westminster Abbey, the scene of his coronation.
PAUL CHILDS (REUTERS)
Members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Band prepare for the so-called King's Procession: a journey of just over two kilometers that will take Carlos III and Camila from Buckingham to Westminster Abbey, where the ceremony is held.MARCO BERTORELLO (AFP)
The Crown Prince of Japan, Fumihito, and his wife, Princess Kiko, arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Toby Melville (AP)
Pippa and James Middleton, brothers-in-law of the heir to the throne, arrive at Westminster Abbey.
On the guest list, which has dropped from 8,000 at Elizabeth II's coronation to 2,000 at Carlos III's, there are also Kate Middleton's parents.
Andrew Milligan (AP)
The first lady of the United States, Jill Biden, accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan, arrives at Westminster Abbey to attend the coronation of Carlos III and Camila.
Both also attended the reception held in Buckingham on Friday. Andrew Matthews (AP)
Olena Zelenska, wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, arrives at Westminster Abbey.
DYLAN MARTINEZ (THE COUNTRY)
Police officers deployed in the tour called the king's procession.
More than 11,000 agents have been deployed through the streets of the British capital.
MARCO BERTORELLO (AFP)
The singer Katy Perry, who will participate in the concert that will take place on Sunday in front of Windsor Castle, and Edward Enninful, director of the British edition of 'Vogue' magazine, arrive at Westminster Abbey.
Jeff Spicer (EL PAÍS)
The actress Emma Thompson arrives at Westminster Abbey, where 2,000 guests are expected including heads of state, members of world royalty and other personalities linked to the world of entertainment and NGOs.Jane Barlow (AP)
The public gathered to see part of the route of the so-called procession of the king —which will take Carlos III and Camila from Buckingham to Westminster— protect themselves from the rain with raincoats.
MARCO BERTORELLO (AFP)
Singer Lionel Richie, upon arrival at Westminster Abbey.
He will be one of the artists who will perform on Sunday at the concert in Windsor, one of the events organized to celebrate the coronation.Jane Barlow (AP)
The artist Nick Cave, upon his arrival at Westminster Abbey.
Jane Barlow (AP)
Coldstream Guards march through the streets of London early this Saturday.
Carl Court (AP)
Demonstration of the republican movement Not my King, in the streets of London.
PIROSCHKA VAN DE WOUW (AFP)
Police deployed in the route called The Procession of the King, which will take Carlos III from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
More than 11,000 agents have been deployed through the streets of the British capital. MARCO BERTORELLO (AFP)
The public gathers in the streets of London from the early hours of Saturday to witness the coronation of Carlos III and Camila.
Piroschka van de Wouw (AP)
The first guests have arrived at Westminster Abbey three hours before the arrival of Carlos III and Camila.
PHIL NOBLE (REUTERS)
Thousands of people congregate in the little more than two kilometers of 'La Procesión del Rey'.
DANIEL LEAL (AFP)
The public gathered in Hyde Park awaits the start of the coronation to follow it on one of the giant screens that have not only been installed in London, but also in other cities in the United Kingdom.
Ian Forsyth (THE COUNTRY)
Buckingham Palace workers prepare the balcony from which Charles III will greet after his coronation.
Petr David Josek (AP)
Soldiers, dressed in full dress uniform, wait for the train at Waterloo station to go to the coronation ceremony of Carlos III.
SSgt Dek Traylor HANDOUT (EFE)
Andrés' role is even more complex than Enrique's, who, after all, has simply been that of someone who couldn't quite find his place and decided to leave.
In the case of the Duke of York, the charges against him are much more powerful.
In February 2022, the one who was Elizabeth II's favorite son reached an out-of-court agreement to settle the lawsuit that Virginia Giuffre, 38, who was 17 when she met the prince two decades ago, filed against him for sexual abuse.
Giuffre has accused him publicly and for a decade of raping her when she was a minor in a meeting in which she introduced them to Jeffrey Epstein, a New York magnate who committed suicide in prison while awaiting trial for child sex trafficking and conspiracy.
Prince Andrew, dressed in the robes and insignia of the Order of the Garter, as he leaves the coronation ceremony. Andy Stenning (AP)
Andrés' public image is broken, but it seems that his family, who knows that they must separate him, continues to hold him in some regard, given that this time he has indeed worn the Order of the Garter despite having been stripped of his titles and charges. public in January of that year, shortly before the judicial agreement.
Of course, the restoration of Andrés is not complete —and probably never will be—: he has not appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet Carlos and Camila.
The normality that everyone expected and that the new king so longs for.
Normal.
That has been the usual trend.