Catherine’s Candid Moment: A Lip-Reader Reveals Late Arrival Drama at the Coronation

The recent coronation ceremony for King Charles III was not just a momentous occasion; it also brought with it a sprinkle of royal drama.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, found themselves in a bit of a pickle when they arrived late to the grand event.

Eyewitnesses caught the couple exchanging words outside Westminster Abbey, and thanks to a professional lip-reader, we now have an inside look at their conversation.

As the royal family prepared to enter the Abbey, it was noted that young Prince George entered separately, taking on the role of one of the King's pages of honour.

Meanwhile, his siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, joined their parents, though it seemed the whole family's tardiness created a ripple of concern among the royal ranks.

Dressed in formal robes—Catherine in her vibrant Royal Victorian Order mantle and William in his Order of the Gardel mantle—the couple lined up for the procession, only to be seen whispering moments before entering.

According to lip-reader Jeremy Freeman, Catherine leaned in to tell William something significant.

In a reassuring tone, William responded to his wife, suggesting that he was trying to keep the situation under control despite the delay.

Fortunately, the ceremony unfolded without any major issues, and the family's robes appeared to be just fine throughout the day, including during their appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

However, not everything was smooth sailing.

As King Charles and Queen Camilla waited in their carriage, a clip revealed the King expressing his anxiety about the timing.

Reports indicate he voiced his worries, saying, “I'm worried,” as they waited several minutes before they could make their entrance.

It appears that the lateness of William and Catherine played a role in this delay, as the royal couple needed to be inside the Abbey before the King and Queen could proceed.

Further insights from lip-readers suggested that Charles was particularly concerned about the time, hinting at the pressure surrounding such a high-profile event.

One lip-reader humorously noted, “We can never be on time,” highlighting the challenges that come with coordinating a royal family during a ceremonial occasion.

Fans of the royals were left scratching their heads over why the Prince and Princess of Wales arrived late, especially since the ceremony had already faced some delays earlier in the day.

The official order of service from Buckingham Palace indicated that William and Catherine, along with their children, were supposed to take their seats ahead of the King and Queen.

While Prince George managed to arrive on time, joining seven other pages of honour in the procession, royal biographer Omid Scobie suggested that the delays might have stemmed from the younger children.

He emphasized that the margin for error was virtually nonexistent, but thankfully, extensive rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the coronation ensured that the day proceeded relatively smoothly.

Interestingly, it wasn't just the royal couple's lateness that caused a stir.

Sources revealed that some unexpected wardrobe malfunctions also contributed to the overall chaos.

Camilla's ladies-in-waiting experienced a rather unfortunate moment involving a silk dress, adding a touch of humor to the day's proceedings.

The official order of service specified that the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, would arrive at the Great West Door and be escorted to their seats.

However, due to their late arrival, they were seen standing behind the King, only settling into their seats as he made his entrance into the church.