Prince William will reportedly play an active role in planning the coronation of King Charles III to ensure it does not have any "ancient, feudal or imperial elements".
The 40-year-old Prince of Wales is expected to take matters into his own hands to help set the tone for the curtailment of his coronation in May, as William is understood to be particularly keen to reflect the modern British.
The planning process will mark the first time that three generations of royalty will play an active role in the coronation.
Charles was only four years old when his mother was crowned, and the late Queen was 11 when her father was crowned. Therefore, neither played a supportive role as the official heir at the coronation event.
Charles' eldest son, Prince William, is said to have taken on positions that actively serve as his adviser, in addition to attending his father's coronation next year.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the royal family is currently discussing how the court should modernize and implement downsizing plans, while also ensuring that the media can capture the importance of the coronation.
So far, however, Buckingham Palace has not confirmed who will be invited to join the coronation committee.
Royal sources have previously said officials would carefully consider the specific planning process for the coronation to ensure it best reflected "the air in which it happened".
It is believed that this coronation process will once again attract the world's attention to the United Kingdom.
Ancient and time-consuming coronation ceremonies – including the presentation of gold ingots to the monarch – will be cut to save time.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliam said the date itself would be chosen in consultation with "the government, the Church of England and the royal family".
Court insiders have reportedly assured that while the coronation event will be smaller than the size of the queen's coronation, it will not lack the momentum of the event.
