Prince William and Kate were front row, of course. Where was Harry?
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coronation is, by its nature, a celebration of hierarchy. Its entire point is to appoint one person supreme above all others in the country, however symbolic that power might be in the case of King Charles III.
It only follows, then, that the seating chart for an event like this would be an intricate exercise in power dynamics, particularly when you’re figuring out where to put the kinds of people — royals, politicians, church leaders, celebrities — who would usually be placed in prime position at any other event they attend. Throw interpersonal undercurrents into the mix (yes, we’re looking at you, Prince William and Prince Harry), and getting this right must have been a nightmare exercise for the coronation’s organizers. Earl Marshall, who also organized the late Queen’s funeral in September, had that honour.
When it came to the VIP seats, however, there was only one place to be: the so-called Coronation Theatre, the coronation equivalent of being in the pit at a concert, feet away from where the action is taking place. To make the cut for these exclusive rows of seats is a big deal, but even within this ticket block, as it were, there’s a pecking order — and it’s fascinating to look into who’s in (and who’s out) of the royal books right now.''
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