He is breaking with convention by not wearing breeches.
According to sources, King Charles III’s coronation attire will “break with tradition” and avoid “outdated” styles.
The monarch will be formally crowned on May 6 after ascending to the throne in September following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – Britain’s longest-reigning queen.
Despite the fact that the royals have always adhered to their centuries-old customs, it appears that the King is attempting to modernize.
During earlier coronations, the monarch donned silk stockings and breeches, which are commonly worn for horseback riding.
A source informed The Sun that Charles will wear his military uniform on the wedding day to reflect the “modern monarchy of the twenty-first century.”
Charles succeeded to the throne in September, following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
“Senior aides believe breeches are too dated,” a source revealed, implying that the monarch is being persuaded against tradition.
Buckingham Palace has been rather tight-lipped about the forthcoming celebration, but it has hinted that the coronation will be a more intimate affair.
The 74-year-coronation old’s will take place at Westminster Abbey and will “reflect the monarch’s role today and look to the future, while remaining rooted in long-standing traditions and pageantry,” according to Buckingham Palace.
Royal expert Jennie Bond said earlier this month that the ceremony will be more “inclusive, relevant, and less archaic” than Queen Elizabeth’s extravagant 1953 coronation.
Bond noted that the service is “clearly going to be a large event” — possibly “even larger than the queen’s funeral in terms of state guests.”
Queen Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Charles, her eldest son with the late Prince Phillip, seized the kingdom immediately after her passing.
Bond also hinted that the wedding will serve as a sign of “unity” in the face of extraordinary tensions within the royal family following the publication of Prince Harry’s explosive biography.
Despite rumors that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will attend the May coronation, a source recently stated that a royal reunion is not possible “at this time.”
A insider informed the Evening Standard, “He has never been one to make hasty decisions.” “There is currently no appetite for engagement.”
Harry refused to commit to attending the event earlier this month, stating that “there is much to be discussed” before he can make a decision.
“A lot can happen between now and then,” Harry told Tom Bradby of ITV.
“The door, however, is always open. They have possession of the ball.”
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