Prince George served as a Page of Honor at his grandfather King Charles’ Coronation in May 2023, and Princess Charlotte’s reaction to George’s incredibly important role has gone viral on social media.
George, who was nine at the time, was involved in supporting his grandfather in an official capacity throughout the day. As The King and Queen Consort arrived at Westminster Abbey on the day, the Pages were responsible for holding the King’s robe behind him and following the procession down the central aisle as the choir sang.
When King Charles exited the Abbey, the pages also followed, with the congregation singing the national anthem. In footage captured, a proud Princess Charlotte appears to glance at her father, Prince William, and back across to her brother, as he is conducting his important duties.
Fans have rushed to social media to comment on Charlotte’s subtle reaction. One fan on TikTok wrote: “She looks so proud.”
Another fan noticing the reaction said: “Proud papa and sister.”
A third jokingly commented: “She is going to be George’s right hand. That girl will be in the background telling him what to do someday.”
The royal children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis journeyed to the coronation with their parents William and Princess Kate during the carriage procession.
The four Pages played an official role in the coronation and were responsible for carrying the King’s robes. They wore matching red uniforms with gold trim for the occasion.
Buckingham Palace announced: “The King’s Pages of Honour will be His Royal Highness Prince George of Wales, Lord Oliver Cholmondeley, Master Nicholas Barclay and Master Ralph Tollemache.”
Queen Camilla chose her own Pages of Honour, which were her grandsons, including: Master Gus and Master Louis Lopes and Master Freddy Parker Bowles, and Her Majesty’s great-nephew, Master Arthur Elliot.
After the service, the royal children took their place on the Buckingham Palace balcony, where George stood alongside the other pages.
Taxpayers spent £72million on King Charles’s Coronation last May – less than half that of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth, according to official Government figures.
Over a third of the cost, £21.7 million, was spent by the Home Office on policing the event, which saw tens of thousands of people gather in central London to catch a glimpse of the ceremony.
In the UK, 18 million more people tuned in to watch the event unfold on their TVs, with viewing peaking at 20.4 million as the King was crowned just after midday.
The Coronation took place on May 6, 2023 and was a huge state occasion. World leaders, politicians and foreign royals attend the once-in-a-generation event, held at Westminster Abbey in London.
