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Prince Charles, 73, is second in line to the throne and the longest royal in waiting for to reign. The Duke of Cornwall’s coronation is reportedly named ‘Operation Golden Orb’ according to royal editor Russell Myers who explained the event would be “less ostentatious”. He told ITV’s Lorraine: “Charles is often lamented for being a man of a bygone era from the way he dresses and speaks but he’s very acutely aware of his position in the world.
“I think if you look at his crusade on the environment, the Prince’s Trust foundation which has gone on to change thousands of lives.”
“I think that he is very in tune with the modern world.
“His coronation has been rumoured to be called Operation Golden Orb which is quite flamboyant.
“Sources are saying it’s going to be shorter, cheaper and less ostentatious.
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“I don’t know how less ostentatious you can be about a man and a woman being crowned in an Abbey however, I do think he’s very aware that people are struggling with household bills and the state of the economy.”
It comes amid claims Charles is “warming to” making Buckingham Palace a “permanent home” for senior royals.
This comes after reports Charles is unlikely he will follow in his mother’s, Queen Elizabeth II, footsteps, by moving into the Palace.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, royal expert Neil Sean said: “Prince Charles is now warning to the idea of basing the monarchy within Buckingham Palace.
“We know it’s going to be some time before he does become King Charles but the reason for his change of heart is this.
“He truly believes it is the centrepiece of royal life.”
He added: “Also, it is a centre point for the rest of the world.
“All eyes are on Buckingham Palace when there’s a major royal event which has got Charles rethinking the fact that perhaps that others senior members should be making this their more permanent home in central London.”
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Royal expert Christopher Warwick previously said the Duke of Cornwall will use the Palace as an office but is likely to remain in Clarence House.
Speaking to True Royalty TV, Mr Warwick said: “I can’t help thinking that Charles may not come to the throne for another five to six years. Will he really in his late 70s want to up sticks from Clarence House to Buckingham Palace?”
Sunday Times royal correspondent Roya Nikkah added: “The official line is that he will. I did a big story on this a couple of years ago and it caused quite a stink.
“The official line is that he will. He’s mentioned to a lot of people that the distinction may well be that the distinction that Buckingham Palace remains monarchy HQ, his office but he will probably continue to live in Clarence House in Highgrove.
“The official line is that the Cambridges will one day move to the Palace when they become King and Queen.
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