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Will Hayward

Prince William 'will not have an investiture as Prince of Wales'

Prince William will not hold an investiture for his Prince of Wales role and is planning very different coronation to his father according to reports citing sources close to the Prince of Wales.

William had the title of Prince of Wales bestowed on him by his father King Charles III shortly after the death of the Queen. This was a controversial move with some suggesting there should have been consultation with people in Wales about the decision. Mark Drakeford said that there needed to be a debate about the role of the Prince of Wales. You can see an analysis of why the Prince of Wales title is so controversial here.

Since he took on the role William has clearly not wanted to stoke controversy with a lavish or arcane investiture. It now seems that there won't be one for the Prince of Wales title. The Times' royal editor Roya Nikkhah said: "Those close to him point to his decision not to hold an investiture as Prince of Wales as a sign of how William will continue to break with tradition as heir to the throne .”

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