Now comes news of where Charles and Camilla will live when he becomes king and she becomes queen consort.

The source added: “There is no question about it.

HRH’s view is that you need a monarch at monarchy HQ.

Prince Charles smiles

This has never been in doubt.”

However, the ceremony will still be an Anglican one in keeping with religious tradition.

Even fewer members of the royal family will be in attendance, as a royal source notes.

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles

“It will be a slimmed-down Monarchy on display throughout,” they said.

Prince Charles posing with sunglasses on

Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles smiling