A few days ago, the coronation of King Charles III took place as a magnificent spectacle. Not quite to Prince William's liking. He wants to do a lot of things differently at his coronation.
London – On May 6, King Charles III (74) was crowned the new head of the British monarchy. The son of Queen Elizabeth II (†96) wanted to set an example. Not only the guest list, but also the ceremonial sequence was shortened to give the monarchy a modern touch. Probably not modern enough, if Prince William (40) has his way. According to times.co.uk, the heir to the throne is already planning his own coronation – and it should look much different.
Prince William: His coronation should have more "relevance"
In addition to high nobility and celebrities from all over the world, representatives of the people who had distinguished themselves through special services were invited to the coronation of King Charles III. A tribute that, in the eyes of Prince William, is rather an outdated tradition. "There's no way he's going to go that way," an insider revealed, according to times.co.uk. With his coronation, the Prince of Wales wants to send a completely different signal.
"He's really thinking about how he can give his coronation a sense of relevance in the future," the insider further explained. "He is aware of the fact that in 20 years' time – or whenever the time comes – the coronation can be modern, but it can also have a unifying effect on the nation and the Commonwealth. I think his coronation will look and feel very different."
Prince William no longer wants to award the title "Prince of Wales"
An important point of modernization is to be William's current title "Prince of Wales". He and his wife Princess Kate (41) had inherited it from his father and his wife Queen Camilla (75). But another award is now to come to an end. After the death of the current regent – most recently Elizabeth II – the title reverts to the crown and can be reassigned. But William and Kate want to do without that at their own coronation.
A few days ago, the coronation of King Charles III took place as a magnificent spectacle. Not quite to Prince William's liking. He wants to do a lot of things differently at his coronation. © IMAGO/Pool / i-Images
Also with regard to his function and responsibility, William, as the future king, is said to be already thinking about "how to leave a legacy to the communities instead of just cutting red ribbons." The 40-year-old is primarily concerned with sustainability, as the source further explains: "This can also be seen in the way he offers the 'Earthshot' environmental prize – which is not just about awarding money, but about the long-term effects on the whole world. And that's exactly how he thinks about his coronation."
One item on the agenda for the coronation of King Charles III caused a stir on social media. Because spectators believed they had seen a Grim Reaper there. Now the mystery is solved. Sources used:times.co.uk,bunte.de
