King Charles’coronationon May 6 will be the first crowning ceremony of a British monarch in many people’s lifetimes — but four members of the royal family may get to witness two such services in person.Though Buckingham Palace hasn’t shared the fullguest listfor King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation at Westminster Abbey, it’s likely that four British royals who attendedQueen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 will also be present at her son’s service 70 years later.As the countdown continues to the epic festivities, meet the family members in the unique position to see their second coronation.Prince RichardPrince Richard, 78, is the Duke of Gloucester and first cousins with Queen Elizabeth, making King Charles his first cousin once removed. Prince Richard was 8 at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 and attended the event with his parents, Princess Alice and Prince Henry, and elder brother Prince William. The boys even joined Queen Elizabeth,Prince Philip, then-Prince CharlesandPrincess Anneon the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the church service.Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty ImagesAccording to hisroyal bio, Prince Richard attended Eton and planned for a career in architecture. However, his fate changed following a family tragedy. After his brother died in a 1972 plane crash, Prince Richard left his job in London to take on a heavier royal workload and follow in his father’s footsteps as the Duke of Gloucester.Today, Richard serves as a full-time working royal, lives at Kensington Palace and is married to Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. The couple’s three adult children do not carry out royal duties.Princess AlexandraPrincess Alexandra, 86, is the Honourable Lady Ogilvy. She is first cousins withQueen Elizabethand served as a bridesmaid at her wedding toPrince Philipin 1947.PA Images via Getty ImagesPrincess Alexandra was 16 at Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 and likely had a storybook take on the big day. She rode to the coronation in the horse-drawn Glass Coach and wore aNorman Hartnell gown, just likeQueen Elizabethdid for the crowning ceremony. The princess attended with her mother, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, and her brothers, Prince Edward and Prince Michael.A decade later, Princess Alexandra returned to Westminster Abbey for her own royal wedding to Angus Ogilvy, with whom she welcomed two children. A working royal throughout life, Princess Alexandra supportedQueen Elizabethat various ceremonial occasions and through her charity work.Prince EdwardPrince Edward, 87, is the Duke of Kent. He was 17 at the coronation of his first cousinQueen Elizabethin 1953, where he was already styled as the Duke of Kent. Prince Edward inherited the title at age 6 after his father,Prince George, died in a wartime flying accident, theRoyal Familystates. Given his senior royal rank, Prince Edward was the third prince to pay homage toQueen Elizabethafter she was crowned, followingPrince Philipand Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.PA Images via Getty ImagesEdward attended Ludgrove, Eton and Sandhurst (just likePrince WilliamandPrince Harry), later marrying Katharine Worsley and welcoming three children. Prince Edward traveled around the world for his service in the British Army and retired in 1976 to focus on royal duties.Prince Edward and Katharine, the Duchess of Kent divide their time between Wren House, Kensington Palace and Oxfordshire.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince MichaelPrince Michael of Kent, 80, was 10 at the coronation of his first cousinQueen Elizabethand played a part in the pomp. Like his mother, sister and brother, he rode in the horse-drawn carriage procession to Westminster Abbey and appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the cheering crowds with other members of the royal family.Historia/ShutterstockPrince Michael would grow up to attend Eton and Sandhurst, serving in the British Army for 20 years with various international postings. He later established a private consultancy business, as he receives no parliamentary allowance and worked for a living. However, Prince Michael representedQueen Elizabethat state funerals and other special events abroad, hisroyal biostates.He is married to Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz, who uses the title Princess Michael of Kent, and they sharetwo adult children.
King Charles’coronationon May 6 will be the first crowning ceremony of a British monarch in many people’s lifetimes — but four members of the royal family may get to witness two such services in person.
Though Buckingham Palace hasn’t shared the fullguest listfor King Charles and Queen Camilla’s coronation at Westminster Abbey, it’s likely that four British royals who attendedQueen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 will also be present at her son’s service 70 years later.
As the countdown continues to the epic festivities, meet the family members in the unique position to see their second coronation.
Prince Richard
Prince Richard, 78, is the Duke of Gloucester and first cousins with Queen Elizabeth, making King Charles his first cousin once removed. Prince Richard was 8 at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 and attended the event with his parents, Princess Alice and Prince Henry, and elder brother Prince William. The boys even joined Queen Elizabeth,Prince Philip, then-Prince CharlesandPrincess Anneon the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the church service.
Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images
According to hisroyal bio, Prince Richard attended Eton and planned for a career in architecture. However, his fate changed following a family tragedy. After his brother died in a 1972 plane crash, Prince Richard left his job in London to take on a heavier royal workload and follow in his father’s footsteps as the Duke of Gloucester.
Today, Richard serves as a full-time working royal, lives at Kensington Palace and is married to Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester. The couple’s three adult children do not carry out royal duties.
Princess Alexandra
Princess Alexandra, 86, is the Honourable Lady Ogilvy. She is first cousins withQueen Elizabethand served as a bridesmaid at her wedding toPrince Philipin 1947.
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Princess Alexandra was 16 at Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953 and likely had a storybook take on the big day. She rode to the coronation in the horse-drawn Glass Coach and wore aNorman Hartnell gown, just likeQueen Elizabethdid for the crowning ceremony. The princess attended with her mother, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, and her brothers, Prince Edward and Prince Michael.
A decade later, Princess Alexandra returned to Westminster Abbey for her own royal wedding to Angus Ogilvy, with whom she welcomed two children. A working royal throughout life, Princess Alexandra supportedQueen Elizabethat various ceremonial occasions and through her charity work.
Prince Edward
Prince Edward, 87, is the Duke of Kent. He was 17 at the coronation of his first cousinQueen Elizabethin 1953, where he was already styled as the Duke of Kent. Prince Edward inherited the title at age 6 after his father,Prince George, died in a wartime flying accident, theRoyal Familystates. Given his senior royal rank, Prince Edward was the third prince to pay homage toQueen Elizabethafter she was crowned, followingPrince Philipand Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester.
Edward attended Ludgrove, Eton and Sandhurst (just likePrince WilliamandPrince Harry), later marrying Katharine Worsley and welcoming three children. Prince Edward traveled around the world for his service in the British Army and retired in 1976 to focus on royal duties.
Prince Edward and Katharine, the Duchess of Kent divide their time between Wren House, Kensington Palace and Oxfordshire.
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Prince Michael
Prince Michael of Kent, 80, was 10 at the coronation of his first cousinQueen Elizabethand played a part in the pomp. Like his mother, sister and brother, he rode in the horse-drawn carriage procession to Westminster Abbey and appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to greet the cheering crowds with other members of the royal family.
Historia/Shutterstock
Prince Michael would grow up to attend Eton and Sandhurst, serving in the British Army for 20 years with various international postings. He later established a private consultancy business, as he receives no parliamentary allowance and worked for a living. However, Prince Michael representedQueen Elizabethat state funerals and other special events abroad, hisroyal biostates.
He is married to Baroness Marie-Christine von Reibnitz, who uses the title Princess Michael of Kent, and they sharetwo adult children.
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