BUDGET BONANZA

The coronation is grandly titled Operation Golden Orb but it’s set to be frugal

NO CELEB GUESTS

Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Mather, who started the plan for King Charles’ coronation, says some peers and members of parliament will miss out on attending under the paredback guest list. “There are about 700 peers. Well, they won’t all be there,” he told The Mail On Sunday. “The same with MPS... he’s not being crowned for them. He’s being crowned for the people.” Insiders also maintain that while many might be expecting the odd A-lister, like David Beckham, there will likely be very few celebrities on show.

NO NEW CROWNS

The two prior queen consorts, including Elizabeth II’S mother Queen Elizabeth Boweslyon and her paternal grandmother Queen Mary of Teck, had custom crowns made for the big day. But it is believed Queen Consort Camilla will not have the same luxury and instead wear the consort crown worn by the Queen Mother in line with current cost-saving measures.

NO GOLD

One small but important detail that will be scrapped from the procession due to the current economic climate is the traditional presentation of gold to the monarch. During the Queen’s 1953 ceremony, an ingot or wedge of gold was presented to her, but a source told the Daily Mail that “this is not going to happen”.

NO STUFFY CLOTHES

The strict dress code, which previously required peers to wear ceremonial robes, may be relaxed to let them don suits instead. “No coronation robes. Give them to a museum where they belong,” says Anthony. “It’s not going to be a tweed jacket and a pair of jeans. But morning suit or lounge suit.” Charles also won’t change outfits during the day like his mother did.

NO VELVET

Thousands of special velvet chairs were made for the Queen’s 1953 coronation, but this time around they will likely be replaced with “standard seating”. Auction house Christie’s sold a pair of the oak chairs for a whopping $13,000.