We Finally Get To See King Charles' Coronation Invitation

With each passing day, we get closer to the coronation of King Charles III. Given the popularity of his late mom, the monarch definitely has big shoes to fill. Plus, all the ongoing drama between the Royal Family and Harry and Meghan means that the king really needs to prove himself in his new position.

Having a successful coronation could help with that, and there's not much longer to wait for it now. We already know what the invitations for the event look like, with Buckingham Palace releasing a sneak peek. We just have to wonder who will receive one.

King Chares' coronation will be more toned-down than past occasions

On May 6, 2023, 2,000 guests will reportedly show up at Westminster Abbey in London for the coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Camilla. The much-talked-about event will reportedly be more of a toned-down affair, at least by Royal standards. The king is reportedly eager not to look out of touch with the public, which is why he apparently intends to spend less than he might have done some years ago. Still, that doesn't mean it won't be a glamorous occasion, with the setting alone bound to make it quite a remarkable occasion. The intricately-decorated invitations also signify just how much work has gone into this coronation.

The invitation features a colorful floral border created by Andrew Jamieson

We imagine most people don't typically receive stuff as eye-catching as Charles and Camilla's coronation invitation in their mail. The recycled card features a floral border courtesy of heraldic artist Andrew Jamieson, with plenty of natural imagery created with painted watercolor and gouache illustration. Dog roses, bluebells, rosemary, cornflowers, and lily of the valley are all present with the aim of recreating a British wildflower meadow. Moreover, the flowers are apparently arranged in bunches of three because Charles is the third man of his name to become king in Britain. Meanwhile, the bottom of the invitation features the Green Man, a symbol of spring and rebirth that derives from British folklore.

The coronation invite is somewhat reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth II's

There's more to this invitation than just the natural imagery, with the top corners of the card featuring several crests. There's the UK Royal coat of arms on the left and the crest created for Camilla as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter on the right. As for the text, it's very much to the point, stating that the King has demanded the Earl Marshal to invite each guest to the "Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III & Queen Camilla." It's also worth noting that the invitation bears some resemblance to the one issued in 1953 for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. That's maybe no surprise, as Charles is no stranger to paying tribute to his late mother.

Prince George will apparently be a Page of Honor at the coronation

Plenty of details about the coronation are still under wraps, such as who all of the 2,000 guests at the ceremony will be. Some details have emerged, though, including the role that Prince George will play at the event. The King's eldest grandson will apparently be a Page of Honor, filling the role alongside Camilla's teenage grandsons. There's still no word on what Harry and Megan plan to do about Charles' big day. With the prince seemingly still at odds with his family, there's a decent chance he and his wife could choose to give the coronation a miss. However, some people fear that if the couple were to do this, it would potentially end all hopes of a reunion anytime soon.

Although Charles has effectively been king since his mom passed away, the coronation will cement his position and give his fans the opportunity to celebrate his new(ish) role. This is a moment that he's been waiting over 70 years for, so we expect it will truly be a day to remember.