The Coronation: Guest Arrivals, Guest List, Rehearsal and Receptions, 5 May 2023

[Marengo]

Arrival of Guests and Reception for the coronation of TM King Charles III and Queen Camilla

London

5 May 2023

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You can find the threads for the other days here:

Coronation and Procession, 6 May ~~~ Lunch, Concert, Big Help, 7 & 8 May


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[Blog Real]

Royalty who will be present at the reception and coronation:

Members of the British Royal Family

Spain: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia

Denmark: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary

Sweden: King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria

Norway: Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Belgium: Princess Elisabeth (in the reception) and King Philippe and Queen Mathilde

Netherlands: Princess Beatrix and Princess of Orange (in the reception) and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

Luxembourg: Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa

Liechtenstein: Crown Prince Alois and Crown Princess Sophie

Monaco: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene

Japan: Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko

Jordan: King Abdullah and Queen Rania

Bhutan: King Jigme Kesar and Queen Jetsun

Bahrain: King Hamad

Brunei: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah

Malaysia: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Abdullah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku of Malaysia

Oman: Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said

Thailand: King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida

Kuwait: Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal

Qatar: Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

United Arab Emirates: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed

Saudi Arabia: Prince Turki bin Mohammed Al Saud

Morocco: Princess Lalla Meryem

Lesotho: King Letsie III and Queen Masenate

Eswatini: King Mswati III

Tonga: King Tupou and Queen Nanasipau’u

Bulgaria: Tsar Simeon and Tsaritsa Margarita

Romania: Margareta, Custodian of the Crown and Prince Radu

Serbia (Yugoslavia): Crown Prince Alexander and
Crown Princess Katherine

Greece: Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal

I will update this list as more information becomes available about the guests who will be attending.

 

[Blog Real]

King Mswati III arrival in London, accompanied by Inkhosikati LaMbikiza to attend the coronation of King Charles III.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654382381686575106

May 4, local time: Crown Prince Akishino (Fumihito) and Crown Princess Kiko arrived at London Stansted Airport and went to Claridge's Hotel after welcome greetings.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654337313093324801

 

[muriel]

As per Twitter, the King and Queen of Thailand arrived yesterday and are staying at the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654140547223760901

 

[CyrilVladisla]

Baden: Prince Bernhard and Princess Stephanie

Hohenlohe-Langenburg: Prince Philipp and Princess Saskia

 

[An Ard Ri]

I'd imagine there's quite a buzz at the top end hotels in London today with the arrival of royalty and dignitaries!

 

[Blog Real]

The President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, will be present at the Coronation ceremony in London tomorrow.
https://www.presidencia.pt/atualida...a-coroacao-de-sua-majestade-o-rei-carlos-iii/

 

[LadyRohan]

Any word on attendance from the Royal Houses of Portugal, Italy, Iran, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Austria, Albania and/or Montenegro?

Personally I would love to see the Queen of Sikkim in public again, although it might be diplomatically interesting to see if India would react. Equally, the Royal Houses of Vietnam, Laos, Brazil, Ethiopia and Korea still very much exist and it would be fun to see them publicly in such a globally visible place.

 

[Blog Real]

Any word on attendance from the Royal Houses of Portugal, Italy, Iran, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Austria, Albania and/or Montenegro?

Personally I would love to see the Queen of Sikkim in public again, although it might be diplomatically interesting to see if India would react. Equally, the Royal Houses of Vietnam, Laos, Brazil, Ethiopia and Korea still very much exist and it would be fun to see them publicly in such a globally visible place.

I would like Empress Farah Diba to be present. But about these royal houses I doubt they were invited. The Portuguese Royal House will certainly not have been invited, as they are not close.

 

[muriel]

Any word on attendance from the Royal Houses of Portugal, Italy, Iran, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Austria, Albania and/or Montenegro?

Personally I would love to see the Queen of Sikkim in public again, although it might be diplomatically interesting to see if India would react. Equally, the Royal Houses of Vietnam, Laos, Brazil, Ethiopia and Korea still very much exist and it would be fun to see them publicly in such a globally visible place.

I see no place for defunct royal houses to be present at the coronation, it is a state event and not a private celebration of some form. I have nop dout Queen Anne- Marie of Greece does not particularly want to meet the President of Greece or vice-versa.

 

[Marengo]

Apparently there will be two receptions today. One in Marlborough House around lunchtime for Commonwealth representatives and another one later in the day.

 

[LadyRohan]

I see no place for defunct royal houses to be present at the coronation, it is a state event and not a private celebration of some form. I have nop dout Queen Anne- Marie of Greece does not particularly want to meet the President of Greece or vice-versa.

That may well be in the case of the dowager Queen of Greece, but since she IS in attendance, as are the defunct houses of Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria, I see no reason why other defunct Royal Houses should be arbitrarily excluded (if the argument is that defunct houses are not invited), seeing as it isn’t a private event where you simply invite your friends. Odd to me that Serbias Royal Family, by virtue of them maybe being friendlier with King Charles, should be invited and Albania and Montenegros crown princes are excluded (if that is indeed what they are).

I liked that Empress Farah Diba was present. But about these royal houses I doubt they were invited. The Portuguese Royal House will certainly not have been invited, as they are not close.

So Her Imperial Majesty is indeed invited and present? I didnt’t see her listed in the primary post, so if that is so, I’m very glad to hear it.

 

[Blog Real]

So Her Imperial Majesty is indeed invited and present? I didnt’t see her listed in the primary post, so if that is so, I’m very glad to hear it.

I expressed myself badly. I would like her to be there, but I don't know if she will be.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Apparently there will be two receptions today. One in Marlborough House around lunchtime for Commonwealth representatives and another one later in the day.

This will be a very busy day ahead of a very busy few days!

 

[Marengo]

King Philippe has arrived by Eurostar about an hour ago. He seems to have shared his compartment with Roberta Metsola, the president of the European parlament. He travelled without the Queen, who went to London yesterday already.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654437801918701569

 

[iceflower]

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, shared a photo of herself with King Philippe on their way from Brussels to London:

"On the train from Brussels to London with His Majesty Philippe, the King of the Belgians.

Good exchange as we head together to the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla."

** Pic **

 

[muriel]

There was a practice at the Abbey this morning. Charles, Camilla and William were pictred either arriving or leavng.

William wore what could be a robe of some sort (Garter?).

Scroll down on the DM story to see William pictured as he was driven away from the Abbey.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...a-wave-crowds-make-way-Westminster-Abbey.html

https://twitter.com/x/status/1654424849417138177

 

[wbenson]

Yes, that red rosette-type thing is on the right shoulder of a Garter robe.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I like that King Philippe went by train and also lovely to see Roberta Metsola accompany him.

 

[Mbruno]

Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, shared a photo of herself with King Philippe on their way from Brussels to London:

"On the train from Brussels to London with His Majesty Philippe, the King of the Belgians.

Good exchange as we head together to the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla."

** Pic **

I suppose Queen Mathilde will join them later as she is not scheduled to be at the pre-Coronation reception.

 

[Adda]

I suppose Queen Mathilde will join them later as she is not scheduled to be at the pre-Coronation reception.

Queen Mathilde arrived in London yesterday. She is with the Duchess of Brabant.

Yes, William seemed to be rehearsing with his Garter Robe this morning.

I can't believe the big day is TOMORROW.

 

[Stefan]

Apparently there will be two receptions today. One in Marlborough House around lunchtime for Commonwealth representatives and another one later in the day.

I read about three. Also one for General Gouverneurs and Prime Ministers

 

[muriel]

I read about three. Also one for General Gouverneurs and Prime Ministers

There are three receptions:

1) A lunch at BP for visiting Governor Generals and PM's from the Realms, attended by the King, Queen and all the working members of the BRF

2) A CHOGM meeting in the afternoon at Marlborough House, attended by the King

3) A reception at BP for visiting Heads of state and royals, hosted by the King, Queen and all the working members of the BRF

Have we seen any pictures of arrivals at BP yet for the lunch?

 

[MajorCats]

I believe Dr. Jill Biden from the US has arrived in London.

 

[LaBettie]

Prince Mateen is accompanying the Sultan of Brunei.

* Pics *

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

I see no place for defunct royal houses to be present at the coronation, it is a state event and not a private celebration of some form. I have nop dout Queen Anne- Marie of Greece does not particularly want to meet the President of Greece or vice-versa.

The Princess Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown and Prince Radu have arrived and were welcomed by members of King Charles' Household. So there are non-reigning Royal Houses attending.

 

[muriel]

The Princess Margareta, Custodian of the Romanian Crown and Prince Radu have arrived and were welcomed by members of King Charles' Household. So there are non-reigning Royal Houses attending.

They may well be attending, but my personal view is that they should either not be invoted, or invited as friends & family.

We have some pictures from inside the lunch reception at BP today

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-Charles-big-day-Buckingham-Palace-lunch.html

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

They may well be attending, but my personal view is that they should either not be invoted, or invited as friends & family.

Maybe they are representing the States of Romania and Moldova, as you know the Romanian Royal House has a formal status.

 

[Alison H]

The PMs of Australia and New Zealand have arrived. Jill Biden is accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan.

 

[An Ard Ri]

We have some pictures from inside the lunch reception at BP today

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...-Charles-big-day-Buckingham-Palace-lunch.html

A nice royal Line up at todays Lunch
The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence with The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.