A committee set up by the government asking people if they think they are eligible to apply for ceremonial roles at the event has seen a large amount of public interest.
Sky News has learned that hundreds of people are coming forward to claim a role in the coronation of King Charles after a Coronation Claims committee, set up by the government, opened applications up to those who believe they have a hereditary or historic right to carry out ceremonial roles during the event in May.
It throws into the spotlight the complex and potentially risky balancing act that the King, the palace and the government face when it comes to making this coronation feel reflective of Britain's history, while still being relatable, inclusive and acceptable to a less deferential audience today.
"They perhaps could have had a ballot and people could have applied and said 'I would like to carry the royal standard and hand over the King's glove for his moment when he wears that for holding the sceptre'. Another way they could have chosen people that have done great things for the country. Documents at the National Archives in Kew, London, give an idea of the challenge organisers face, with the most recent blueprint for a service such as this dating back 70 years, when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953.Applications were made to the Court of Claims in 1953 to carry a towel for the Queen, give her a glove and hold her arm.
The service will also be shorter than the Queen's coronation, which was about three hours long - her procession through London was also two hours, and it's unlikely we'll see that again. Last summer, before he became King, he guest edited The Voice Newspaper - its editor Lester Holloway said the edition received a mixed response from their readers and he expects the coronation will too."The Prince Charles that we saw through him guest editing showed that he does care passionately about some issues about climate change, about the environment, I would actually add race equality as part of those", he said.
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