King Charles 'plans slimmed-down and less expensive coronation' amid cost of living crisis
King Charles III is reportedly drawing up plans for a "slimmed-down" coronation.King Charles III is reportedly planning a "slimmed-down" and "less expensive" coronation ceremony than his mother's as an acknowledgement of the cost of living crisis affecting thousands of Brits.A royal source said the new monarch's coronation would be "shorter, smaller and less expensive" than the late Queen's ceremony in 1953, The Daily Mirror reports.
"He has already spoken of his wish to continue his mother's legacy and this includes continuing to recognise what the people are experiencing day by day," the royal source added.Charles flies to Scotland to quietly grieve Queen's death as royals enter period of mourningKing Charles must refashion the monarchy and keep it relevant - or he risks his kingdom splitting: Lewis Goodall
Traditionally, there is a long wait between a new monarch’s ascension to the throne and their coronation. She told LBC: "We need to look at the plans on this and obviously the Palace and the King will have a great deal of input into this. Following the Queen’s wish expressed at her Platinum Jubilee, Charles’ wife Camilla will be crowned as Queen Consort by his side during the coronation.
His trip came as the royals begun another seven days of mourning, following the late Queen's historic funeral on Monday.
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