Princess Kate and Prince William take Elizabeth line to pub to raise a pint ready for King Charles’ coronation
KATE and Wills are raising a glass to the coronation after travelling in style on the Elizabeth Line with a nod to the late Queen.
The Prince and Princess of Wales took the iconic tube line to visit the London pub, The Dog and Duck, in Soho this afternoon.
The pair are getting into the party spirit ahead of King Charles’ coronation on Saturday.
The pub trip is to thank businesses gearing up for the three-day weekend as millions of Brits are set to party.
The duo are on a ‘walkabout’ outside the pub greeting eager well-wishers.
Kate arrived and greeted fans with a beaming smile, dressed in a vibrant red coat and white dress.
Prince William waved to adoring members of the public, dressed in a pale blue shirt, brown blazer and navy trousers.
The family of five, including Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were spotted at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, May 2, to take part in a rehearsal for the grand event.
This is the first time they have been seen since chaos unravelled around 7pm on Tuesday after a man threw suspected shotgun cartridges onto the palace grounds.
The Firm are continuing life as normal despite safety concerns mounting and security for the historical event has been estimated to cost around £150million.
The operation, Golden Orb, will see thousands of officers deployed along with protection squads, air support and roof-top snipers.
Drones will also be used to monitor the crowds.
Arriving at Westminster Abbey for coronation rehearsals, Charles was smiling and in high spirits.
On the day, Prince William and eldest son Prince George, 9, are due to play key roles in the ceremony.
The Prince of Wales will kneel before the Monarch to pledge allegiance and say: “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”
Usually, this would apply to all men in the family, however King Charles will break with the tradition and William will be the only male royal to perform the ritual.
His son will serve as one of King Charles’ Pages of Honour and become the youngest future monarch to play a senior role in a coronation.
He will be joined by three of Camilla’s grandchildren.
Their role will be to hold the King and Queen Consort’s robes during the ceremony — which is expected to be scaled down to around two-and-a-half hours.
Princess Anne has also been given a starring role in the ceremony.
During the procession, Anne will be the Gold-Stick-in-Waiting – a role historically handed to a person entrusted with the safety of the monarch.
This will see her travel on horseback behind the newly crowned King and Queen Consort after the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
Then, as Charles and Camilla ride in the Gold State Coach back to Buckingham Palace, Anne will lead the larger procession featuring 6,000 armed services personnel.
The 72-year-old was said to be “incredibly honoured” after being chosen for the role.
This comes as Prince Harry’s attendance was also confirmed – but he is not expected to play a formal part in the coronation.
He will make his brief visit to the UK, without wife Meghan Markle, and fly back to the US within 24 hours.
Speculation has been rife over how long he intends to stay in London, and an insider confirmed last night: “Harry will be in and out of the UK in 24 hours.
“He will only be doing the Coronation service then leaving.”
It is not thought the Duke of Sussex will walk in either processions between the Palace and Abbey, and he will also not be able to stand alongside many of his family on the Palace balcony.
But, a source claimed that senior Buckingham Palace aides were hoping the Duke will still decide to attend the post-Coronation lunch at Windsor Castle.
“A place will be set for him at the table. He is not expected to stay following the Coronation procession but Palace staff are counting him in just in case”, they said.
However it is understood that he will not be attending, in order to be back in time for son Archie’s fourth birthday.
Full list of people tasked with ceremonial roles
Procession of The King and The Queen:
The Marquess of Anglesey, the Duke of Westminster, the Earl of Caledon and the Earl of Dundee – lead the procession and carry the Standards of the Quarterings of the Royal Arms and Standard of the Principality of Wales.
Francis Dymoke – carrying the Royal Standard instead of being the King’s Champion at a coronation banquet on horseback like his ancestors.
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff – acting as Lord High Constable of England, an office held for the day only.
Earl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk.
Earl of Erroll – as Lord High Constable of Scotland.
Earl of Crawford and Balcarres – as Deputy to the Great Steward of Scotland, the Prince of Wales.
Procession to the altar carrying the Queen Consort’s regalia:
Barrister Baroness (Helena) Kennedy of The Shaws – carrying The Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove
General Sir Patrick Sanders – carrying The Queen Consort’s Sceptre with Cross
Duke of Wellington – carrying Queen Mary’s Crown
Rt Reverend and Rt Hon the Lord Chartres – carrying The Queen Consort’s Ring
Procession to the altar carrying the King’s regalia:
General Sir Gordon Messenger, the Governor of HM Tower of London – carrying St Edward’s Crown as Lord High Steward of England
Former MI5 chief Baroness Elizabeth Manningham-Buller – carrying St Edward’s Staff
The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry – carrying the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross
Former children’s TV presenter, now author and peer, Baroness Floella Benjamin – carrying the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Dove
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu – carrying the Orb
The Keeper of the Jewel House, Brigadier Andrew Jackson – carrying The Sovereign’s Ring
Petty Officer Amy Taylor – carrying the Sword of Offering and representing servicemen and women as a Royal Navy Petty Officer, a tribute to the King’s military career
Lord Hastings and The Earl of Loudoun – carrying the Spurs
Lord President of the Council, Penny Mordaunt – carrying the Sword of State
Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach – carrying the Sword of Mercy (The Curtana)
General the Lord Richards of Herstmonceux – carrying the Sword of Spiritual Justice
General the Lord Houghton of Richmond – carrying the Sword of Temporal Justice
Participating in the act of recognition when the King is presented to the congregation at the start of the service:
The Archbishop of Canterbury
Baroness (Valerie) Amos
Lady Elish Angiolini
George Cross-holder Christopher Finney – chair of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association
Presenting the coronation regalia to the King and chosen on the advice of Government:
Lord Carrington, Lord Great Chamberlain – presenting the Spurs
Lord (Syed) Kamall- presenting the Armills
Baroness (Gillian) Merron – presenting the Robe Royal
The Most Reverend John McDowell, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh – presenting the Orb
Lord (Narendra) Patel – presenting the Ring
Lord (Indarjit) Singh of Wimbledon – presenting the Coronation Glove
The Most Reverend Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and Episcopal Primus of Scotland – presenting the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross
The Most Reverend Andrew John, the Archbishop of Wales – presenting the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Dove
The Archbishop of Canterbury – performing the crowning with St Edward’s Crown
Presenting the regalia to the Queen Consort and chosen on the advice of Government:
The Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, The Bishop of Dover – presenting The Queen Consort’s Rod with Dove
The Rt Reverend and Rt Hon Lord Chartres – presenting The Queen Consort’s Sceptre with Cross
Brigadier Andrew Jackson, The Keeper of the Jewel House at HM Tower of London – presenting The Queen Consort’s Ring
The Archbishop of Canterbury – performing the crowning with Queen Mary’s Crown