Prince William and Kate Middleton.Photo: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare raising a glass toKing Charles' coronation!
On Wednesday, Kensington Palace announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales will make their first official appearance of the coronation week at a London pub on Thursday.Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41, plan to visit Dog & Duck Pub in Soho to learn more about how the bar is preparing for King Charles andQueen Camilla’scrowning ceremonyweekend. The royal couple will also meet representatives from other hospitality and recreation businesses in the lively area of the West End.
Prince Williamand Princess Kate mightpour a pintor try what’s on tap during their stop at the Dog & Duck, as they’ve done at pubs in the past! The royals showed off their bartending skills in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2019, and recentlysipped some Guinnesswith the Irish Guards on St. Patrick’s Day in Aldershot — a tradition for the royals on the holiday.
Coronation preparations are in full swing — Prince William and Kateattended a rehearsalat Westminster Abbey on Wednesday morning withPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louis.
Prince William and Kate Middleton.CHRIS JACKSON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
AsPrince William, Kate and their three children pulled up into Dean’s Yard behind Westminster Abbey, their arrival coincided with a class change at neighboring Westminster School. When the kids moving between lessons spotted the family, they excitedly waved.Princess Charlotte, who celebrated her 8th birthday on Tuesday (which the family marked with the release ofnew portraits), returned the gesture.
Prince Louis and Prince William.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty Images
Earlier when he arrived, King Charles, 74, was at ease with just a few days to go to his crowning. “He was smiling broadly,” says a witness.
King Charles.Stefan Rousseau/PA Images via Getty Images
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Meanwhile,Prince Georgewill be one of King Charles’Pages of Honorat the event. George’s participation at the coronation willmake history— according toThe Telegraph, the second in line to the throne will become the youngest future King to play an official role at a coronation.
source: people.com
