There he would have encountered an unusual situation. Whatever, if Vane was part of this bunch, he would have been transported from France to Martinique. A still smaller group look at the facts of servitude and just call them slaves. ![]() According to Operation Golden Orb – the committee of Government members, Church of England representatives and Clarence House staff who have spent years planning the coronation – it could cost as much as £100 million.Other historians look more closely at the French world and call them “serfs” (it’s important to remember that, during this time period, the ancient medieval governing systems were still partially in place). The Queen’s coronation cost £1.57 million – which is the equivalent of £45-£50 million in today’s money.Ĭharles’ coronation is likely to cost a lot more. The Duke of Kent and sister Princess Alexandra, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are also reported to be joining the family on the balcony, to watch the flypast over Buckingham Palace. The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and wife Sophie, who spent much time with the Queen before her death, are also likely to be there. Princess Anne, who regularly takes on the most royal engagements out of her family, will join the group with her husband, Sir Tim Laurence. The Prince and Princess Of Wales will be on the balcony, while their children Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 5, are reportedly making an appearance – with royal fans likely keen for more legendary facial expressions from little Louis, who will have just celebrated his birthday. It hasn’t yet been confirmed who will join Charles and Camilla on the balcony, but it has been reported it will be a smaller group than usual, consisting of 15 ‘working royals’. Who will join Charles on the Buckingham Palace balcony? (Picture: Getty Images) They included: Prince Philip, Prince Charles (as we he was known then), Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the Queen’s sister Princess Margaret, Edward Duke of Kent, Princess Marina, Duchess Of Kent, Mary, the Princess Royal, Princess Alexandra and Alice, the Duchess of Gloucester.Īlso present on the balcony were the monarch’s six maids of honour, who were Lady Mary Baillie-Hamilton, Lady Vane-Tempest-Stewart, Lady Jane Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, Lady Anne Coke, Lady Rosemary Spencer-Churchill and Lady Moyra Hamilton. The Queen was joined by a whole host of family members when she made her appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony in 1953. It will only be a flying visit from Prince Harry, however, who has said he will be returning home ahead of the Coronation Concert to celebrate Archie’s fourth birthday. The Duke of Sussex will also be in attendance, with the Duchess of Sussex remaining at their home in California to care for their children, Archie and Lilibet. Over 8,000 people attended the Queen’s coronation ceremony (Picture: Getty Images)Īttendees are likely to include other royals from around the world, as well as representatives from other Commonwealth nations and their spouses, those in Government including the Prime Minister and all members of the Cabinet, and hereditary peers.
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