Prince George will have a much more demanding role at the Coronation than simply attending the ceremony - as he did at Windsor for Easter Sunday. To be a good monarch, you might do well to have a sense of what life is like for everyone else, at least growing up. “When you are born to be a future king, your life is bound to be different from most people’s but that’s one reason why William and Catherine have been so keen to give their children at least a hint of normality in their childhood. “There’s a difficult balance to be struck between preparing younger royals for their lifetime and service and duty and maintaining their privacy so that they can grow up as peacefully as possible,” says royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti. Prince William and his wife Kate are said to have had many conversations both among themselves and with George about whether he wanted to be, and felt ready, to take such a place in the spotlight but the youngster is said to have readily agreed. Getty Images Prince George’s role will be to carry an edge of his grandfather King Charles’ robe to make sure the king does not stumble – while wearing a sword in case of attackers. Prince George is said to be close to his grandfather, King Charles, and was on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in June 2023 as the family celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne. They will also each wear a small sword to protect the King. They will wear a scarlet frock coat with gold trimmings, a white satin waistcoat, white breeches, white gloves, a lace cravat and a feathered three-cornered hat.

The three others, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, 13, Nicholas Barclay, 13 and Ralph Tollemache, 12, are all the children and grandchildren of Charles’s friends. George will be the youngest of four pages. While the Page is a ceremonial role it also has an important job ensuring that King Charles doesn’t trip over his long robes as he walks down the aisle at Westminster Cathedral. George will have a key role as “Page of Honour” to the King, becoming the youngest future king to play an official role at a coronation. Meanwhile, the young Prince George of Wales is only 9 and the coronation of his grandfather Charles III will be his introduction to the family business. One day – hopefully many years from now – the world will be celebrating the coronation of a new King George. Prince William joins in on George, Charlotte’s antics at coronation concert William, Kate and kids lend a hand for ‘Big Help Out’ day after coronation weekend Princess Charlotte botched curtsy for Queen Camilla at coronation concert Princess Charlotte sings along with Katy Perry at coronation concert

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