Albert and Charlene of Monaco, first foreign members of the royal family to confirm their presence at the coronation of Charles
the prince albert and the princess charlene of Monaco are the first foreign members of the royal family to confirm their presence at the coronation of King Charles III on May 6.
Prince Albert, 64, told People “I’m sure it will be an incredible and very moving ceremony. We’ve kept in touch since Her Majesty became King, but I haven’t spoken to her personally since the Queen’s funeral. I’m sure Her Majesty will add her own “personal touches” to the ceremonies, but what they will be, I’m sure I don’t know. »
Albert added that he thinks his children, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, may be “a little young” for the occasion.
The coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on May 6, should give rise to a glorious pageantry. Palace insiders and politicians would agree that any attempt to downsize the event would be a missed opportunity to showcase the UK on the world stage. The Queen Consort will be crowned alongside the King, and the coronation is hosted by the Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, who hosted the late Queen’s funeral.
As members of the Royal Family, King Charles and Prince Albert have a long and unique friendship that dates back decades and has in common their passion for the defense of the environment. “Her Majesty remains very committed and always very keen to pursue these issues,” Prince Albert told People. Describing Charles as an environmental ‘pioneer’, Prince Albert added: ‘He was the first major figure in the state, a thought leader, to engage in environmental protection. I admire his fight for several great battles. »
Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are among the international leaders who attended the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This week, Albert joined kings around the world at the funeral of Constantine II, the former King of Greece.