Ever since King Charles’s cancer was announced, there has been a lot of focus on what happens next. This is, perhaps, normal. Charles was already the oldest monarch to ascend to the throne when he took over from his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Plus, this is the royalty. Succession plans start pretty soon. But are there any specifics? And how is Kate Middleton involved?
Middleton is reported to be set to receive what sources are calling a sentimental birthday gift from King Charles for her 44th birthday. The King has already granted the Princess of Wales the authority to issue royal warrants, with Kate becoming the first Princess of Wales to hold that power in 116 years.
But that’s not all, he’s also reportedly gifting a present that will showcase his recognition that she will soon be queen. “It is likely to be one of the late Queen Elizabeth’s treasures,” a source told RadarOnline.com, with the insider adding that it would be “like Kate was being crowned early.”
Another source said, “The choice of a historically resonant object would reinforce her status not only as Prince William’s consort, but as a future queen consort being quietly, and deliberately, prepared for what inevitably lies ahead.”
This all comes as RadarOnline.com also reported that Kate has taken over preparations for the future coronation. “Kate is very much in charge of William’s coronation. She’s been working behind the scenes to ensure it’s all mapped out and agreed upon as quickly as possible,” an insider shared.
“It’s obviously a highly sensitive situation,” the insider said, “not only because of the monarch’s precarious health but also his advanced age. The undeniable truth is that William will need to be crowned king sooner rather than later, so it’s both prudent and necessary to ensure arrangements are put in place far ahead of time.”
But obviously, Kate is not planning it all alone. “Kate’s got plenty of help from senior courtiers, but also expert planners who are helping with the logistics and consulting with her, as well as King Charles and other senior royals who need to be kept in the loop.”
For people behind-the-scenes, Kate taking center stage in this feels right. “It makes total sense that Kate would want to be front and center with the planning, as she knows better than anyone what type of ceremony William would want,” an insider explained.
“She has impeccable taste, and both William and Charles trust her implicitly to make the right judgment calls. Plus, her discretion and sensitivity are second to none, which is crucial given the overwhelming delicacy of the occasion.”
The ceremony itself is expected to be very different from previous ones. “It will be toned down and less opulent than previous coronations, because William and Kate don’t want it to be too showy or ostentatious,” the source said. “Nonetheless, there will still be plenty of pomp and fanfare, since it is a huge occasion, after all, and the general public will understandably want it to be a majestic and overwhelmingly celebratory event.”
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