King Charles perked up during Coronation rehearsals when Prince Louis visited

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:19 · Archive

King Charles grew bored during Coronation rehearsals until his grandson Prince Louis visited and the pair examined the Crown Jewels together.

King Charles grew bored during two weeks of dress rehearsals for his Coronation ceremony, according to Dame Penny Mordaunt, who was present as Lord President of the Privy Council. Speaking at Cheltenham Literature Festival, Mordaunt, 53, said the King 'glazed over' in the coronation chair during the Thursday rehearsals before the ceremony held on 6 May 2023.

The mood changed when Prince Louis arrived for a visit. Mordaunt said Charles 'suddenly sprung to life' at his grandson's presence. The King paused the rehearsals to show then five-year-old Louis the Crown Jewels, a moment Mordaunt described as one she would 'treasure'. Mordaunt carried the ceremonial Sword of State during the actual Coronation ceremony.

How it is being reported

• King Charles was 'bored' during Coronation rehearsals until Prince Louis showed upFormer defence secretary Dame Penny Mordaunt has shared behind-the-scenes secrets from the monarch’s Coronation practice, including a sweet moment he shared with his grandsonThe Mirror · 12 Oct, 14:05
• King Charles was 'bored out of his mind' during Coronation rehearsals but sprung to life once Prince Louis came to visit, says Penny MordauntKing Charles is said to have paused rehearsals for his Coronation to show Prince Louis the Crown Jewels, according to Dame Penny Mordaunt.Daily Mail · 12 Oct, 11:09

In this story: King Charles · Prince Louis · Dame Penny Mordaunt · Westminster Abbey · Cheltenham Literature Festival

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