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Coronation Day Approaches: Prince Louis to Join Carriage Procession

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Coronation Day Approaches: Prince Louis to Join Carriage Procession

Amidst the buzz of royal anticipation, Prince Louis, who will be turning five just days before 's coronation, is set to take part in the carriage procession for the very first time.

Speculation abounds that Prince Louis will grace the coronation of alongside his older siblings, Prince George and , on May 6th.

As per leaked details of the coronation rehearsal plans, the trio of royal siblings is slated to accompany the Prince and Princess of Wales in the carriage procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.

Although Kensington Palace has yet to officially confirm the attendance of Kate and 's children at the grand event, leaked documents indicate that George, Charlotte, and Louis are expected to ride in a carriage alongside their parents post their exit from London Abbey.

Notably, the procession is projected to be one-third the size of the one following Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, with only working royal family members and the trio of young royals participating.

The procession plans highlight the roles of various key figures alongside the monarch and queen, including and her husband Sir Timothy Lawrence, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent, and Princess Alexandra.

Conspicuously absent from the roster are , Princess Beatrice, and , as well as and , who are not mentioned in the procession arrangements.

On Coronation Day, two significant carriage processions are scheduled, starting with the King's procession featuring the monarch and queen en route to Westminster Abbey, flanked by armed forces representatives from each realm.

The event will witness the presentation of St Edmund's Crown at the Abbey, symbolizing the solemnity and tradition of the occasion.

Prince Louis's upcoming participation in the coronation service and procession follows his debut at a prominent state event last year.

The young prince joined his siblings and other royals in a carriage parade during Trooping the Colour, later observing the RAF flypast from Buckingham Palace's balcony.

While Louis's inclusion at the coronation may surprise some, the presence of nine-year-old Prince George, rumored to have a significant role, is causing speculation and potential tensions within the royal family.

Reports suggest that Prince Charles aims to involve George in a pivotal role, potentially handling the orb and sceptre during the ceremony, a move that reportedly concerns Kate and .

Amidst these dynamics, the presence of Louis and Charlotte at the coronation promises to captivate royal enthusiasts worldwide, marking a historic juncture as King Charles ascends the throne post the passing of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this year.

As the royal realm gears up for this momentous occasion, the world eagerly awaits the unfolding of events surrounding the coronation.

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