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Plans have been drawn for the three sons of Kate Middleton and prince william to participate in the carriage ride back to Buckingham Palace after the coronation of his grandfather, king charlesaccording to a new report.
The times reports that prince george, princess charlotte and prince louis “They are expected to join their parents” and be on “public display” in a horse-drawn carriage when it leaves Westminster Abbey at the end of the coronation ceremony, which will take place on May 6.
Although it has been speculated that prince george9, will have a role in serving as second in line to the throne, it has not been officially confirmed whether he, princess charlotte7, or prince louis4, will be in the historical event.
PEOPLE understands that the Prince and Princess of Wales are still considering what role, if any, their children will play. The details presented in The times story are based on an essay document seen by the publication.
Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Kate Middleton
According to the plans, the newly crowned Carlos, 74, and queen camilla He will be ahead of William, 40, Kate, 41, and their children in the procession.
They will be sitting in the Gold State Coach, which the late Queen Elizabeth said in a 2018 television conversation with Alastair Bruce was a shocking “horrible” stroll when she was taken through the streets of London as part of her coronation celebrations in 1953.
Also in the procession, The times He reported, citing the trial document, that the other high-level working royals will be there: Princess Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence; the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward and Sofia; and the late Queen Elizabeth’s cousins: the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra.
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After the procession, the royals will gather at Buckingham Palace, where some will appear on the iconic balcony to be greeted by the crowds in the mall below.
Both Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace, where William and Kate have their office, refused to comment to PEOPLE.
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte and Prince George
There is precedent for Prince George and Princess Charlotte (who will turn 8 just days before the coronation) to appear in the procession, having participated in their great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September. Prince Louis was not seen in public on the day of the funeral.
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The family of five appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace twice during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, marking her 70 years on the throne, along with other royals. The royal children also have some experience in a carriage procession: as part of Trooping the Colour, the monarch’s annual birthday public event, the three children made their carriage debut.
Samir Hussein/WireImage Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte
Following the coronation, a concert will take place at Windsor Castle the following day, while street parties and other festivities will take place over the weekend under the auspices of the Big Lunch.
The following Monday, people are encouraged to volunteer locally as part of the Big Help Out project.