, With not more than a month left for King Charles’ coronation, the United Kingdom has been up on its toes to get things in order. New details have been pouring in for the royal finale and the guest list has also hit the website. Although King Charles’ own estranged family members are yet to respond to his invitation, royals abroad are keen to be present in the United Kingdom for the sake of the Sovereign. The confirmed guest list for the ceremony goes as follows. 

As reported by People Magazine, Scandinavian countries, Sweden and Denmark, along with Japan, have pledged their devotion to the King’s crowning ceremony. They have confirmed which of their royal members will be present at the Palace to witness the King rightfully succeed to the British crown. 

From Sweden, the Kingdom will have King Carl XVI Gustaf along with his eldest daughter and the rightful heir to the throne, Crown Princess Victoria. To represent the neighboring nation, Crown Prince Frederick, and Crown Princess Mary will attend on behalf of the Dutch Kingdom. Meanwhile, Japan’s royal household has confirmed through its government that Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko will fly to the United Kingdom for the auspicious occasion. 

What is the first for King Charles on the guest list?

The confirmed attendance of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has raised quite a few eyebrows. Bear in mind that the Swedish royal family is closely related to the British Imperial legacy. As is the matter with many European royals, King Carl and the late Queen Elizabeth II have their roots deeper in their common ancestors. They both share the same great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. 

In fact, the King is a descendant of Queen Victoria in two ways since both parents were effectively second cousins. Both his parents were the great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria. Thus, as the rule follows, foreign monarchs, however, are not supposed to be attending any British Crown ceremony. From ages untold, these royal households would traditionally send their heirloom. Or other significant members, for that matter, but the reigning King or the Queen. This is the first time in UK’s royal history that a monarch will be attending the coronation. 

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