The Duke of York, Prince Andrew will reportedly have no ceremonial role at the Coronation because he is not a working member of the Royal family.
Discussions are already taking place behind the scenes about what role if any Prince Andrew might perform during the Coronation since his brother removed his office from Buckingham Palace in December.
The King is said to feel it would not be appropriate to include him in an official position, per Mirror.
When the late Queen was crowned in 1953, four Knights of the Garter were chosen to support her majesty by standing at the four corners of the Coronation Chair during the anointing.
However, it is worth reminding that Prince Andrew was not present during the Garter Day procession last June.
Some have suggested that Prince William and the King’s three siblings; Anne, Andrew, and Edward could perform the job.
But sources close to the Palace dismissed the idea Friday that Andrew could play such a symbolic part.
Evening Standard reported that William was ‘so alarmed’ at the prospect of Andrew taking part in the event, that he made it clear that unless the Duke of York was dropped from taking part in public, he would withdraw.
It is even unclear whether Andrew will even be permitted to wear his garter robes for the Coronation.
The coronation will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in London and will be followed by two days of celebrations that will include a star-studded concert at Windsor Castle.
With a few months to go until the big weekend of pomp and pageantry, the day is expected to feature processions to and from Buckingham Palace, the solemn and religious coronation ceremony as well as an appearance on the palace balcony by King Charles, Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family.
