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Steven White

Prince William's pal loses top role and will not play part in King Charles' coronation

A close friend of Prince William will no longer carry out his royal-related job in the wake of King Charles III's ascension to the throne.

The Marquess of Cholmondeley, whose real name is David Rocksavage, acted as the Lord Great Chamberlain and was required to walk backwards facing the monarch at the State Opening of Parliament this year.

But since Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on September 8, the duty has instead been handed to Rupert Carrington - known as the 7th Lord Carrington.

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