Buckingham Palace recently announced that Prince George will serve as head of the chamberlain at the coronation of his grandfather, King Charles, at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Prince George, who is second in line to the throne after his father Prince William, will be the first future monarch in modern royal history to officially participate in such a ceremony. (Prince Charles attended his mother Queen Elizabeth's coronation in June 1953, but as he was only four years old, he had no official role; at the coronation of his father King George VI in 1937, Queen Elizabeth was 11 years old and watched the ceremony from the Royal Gallery but did not participate in the ceremony itself. did not participate in the ceremony itself).

According to the Telegraph, George would be the youngest future king to have an official role in a coronation ceremony. George's parents, William and Kate, are "very excited and delighted" to have George as a page, a spokesperson told People.

"Involving George is also sending all the right symbolism into the future, giving him something he will always remember," royal author Hugo Vickers told The Times before George's role was finalized (opens in new tab).

After the ceremony, George will return to Buckingham Palace in a carriage with his parents and younger siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and will appear on the famous balcony to greet those close to him below.

George is one of four entourage members accompanying Prince Charles, while Queen Camilla has four entourage members: three grandchildren and a great-nephew.

"It's a lovely idea to involve our own families in these roles, rather than having the sons and daughters of the nobility do it," Vickers said. It's part of the family's inclusiveness and strengthens the bond."

Commenting on George's role, a Kensington Palace spokesman said, "We are all very excited about Prince George's role in the coronation. It will be an incredibly special moment." This spokesperson continued, "It is something that Prince George's parents have thought long and hard about and are very much looking forward to, and we are sure George is too."