Why Prince William and Kate Middleton will be 'cutting short' their coronation plans
King Charles III's coronation is fast approaching (yep, the historic event is literally less than three weeks away) and it's all stations go over at Buckingham Palace. From the guest-list being drawn up to the dress code being sent out and the royal roles being divvied up, there's so much to prep ahead of the big day.
But, it turns out that said big day has clashed with another important event in Prince William and Kate Middleton's diary: Princess Charlotte's birthday on 2 May.
Although the coronation itself falls on 6 May 2023, rehearsals for the event are taking place between 2 May and 5 May in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace, with the Prince and Princess of Wales expected to attend, given their important roles. But one insider has told OK! that the couple plan to 'cut short' their rehearsals so that they can spend time with their daughter on her birthday.
"William and Kate are very aware that it's Princess Charlotte’s birthday on 2 May and don’t want it to get buried in coronation hype," the source claimed. "They have ensured that Charlotte’s birthday will be celebrated properly during [the] coronation week."
The insider went on: "Charlotte will be at school at Lambrook on that Tuesday so the plan is to collect her at the usual time and drive back to Windsor for a small party with her friends at Adelaide Cottage. It might even be a surprise party because staff have been told to keep it quiet."
And Charlotte isn't the only royal whose birthday falls around the coronation celebrations, with the insider making it known that Charles' other grandchildren will not miss out. "Prince Louis has his birthday on 23 April, but it doesn’t conflict with any coronation events so will be celebrated as usual. He’ll be turning 5 this year," the source said.
Similarly, Prince Archie's birthday falls on the day of the coronation. Last week it was announced that Prince Harry will be in attendance at the historic event, therefore missing his son's fourth birthday, but Meghan Markle will remain in California with the children, so we're sure there'll still be plenty of celebrations for the royal youngster!
Head here for everything you need to know about King Charles III's coronation.
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