{"id":2456304,"date":"2026-06-12T13:32:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2456304"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:32:06","slug":"prince-william-could-scrap-centuries-old-royal-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/prince-william-could-scrap-centuries-old-royal-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William could scrap centuries-old Royal tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_266f32\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The King&#8217;s Birthday Parade takes place this weekend<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34110615\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Prince of Wales is first in line to the throne\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Prince of Wales is first in line to the throne<cite aria-label=\"Image: Chris Jackson\/PA Wire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Chris Jackson\/PA Wire)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prince William is likely to scrap a popular t<!-- -->radition when he becomes King. <!-- -->The life of a monarch is often associated with grandeur, privilege and centuries-old traditions, and in the case of King Charles, it also comes with the custom of two birthdays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The King's actual date of birthLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles-iii\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The King&#8217;s actual date of birth<\/a> falls on November 14, but the occasion is also celebrated each June with Trooping the Colour, the spectacular military parade that marks the monarch\u2019s official birthday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Former royal butler <!-- -->Grant Harrold, <!-- -->who worked for King Charles for several years at Highgrove, spoke about the origin of the tradition. Mr Harrold also shared his thoughts on whether Prince William is likely to continue the tradition when he eventually takes to the throne.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Explaining how the tradition of two birthdaysLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/uk-world-news\/full-list-kings-birthday-honours-31856813\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Explaining how the tradition of two birthdays<\/a> came about, Mr Harrold said: \u201cThe tradition of a British monarch having two birthdays dates back to the 18th century.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It&#8217;s commonly linked to King George II, whose birthday fell in November, when Britain&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/weather\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">weather<\/a> was often cold, wet and unpredictable.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-34110631\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"34110631\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"King Charles III celebrates his birthday on two separate occasions\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34110631.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS407106500.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34110631.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_JS407106500.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34110631.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS407106500.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/article34110631.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_JS407106500.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"King Charles III celebrates his birthday on two separate occasions\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">King Charles III celebrates his birthday on two separate occasions<cite aria-label=\"Image: Brian Lawless\/PA Wire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Brian Lawless\/PA Wire)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;To make it easier to hold large outdoor celebrations, an official birthday was introduced during the summer months, when there was a much better chance of good weather.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;As a result, the monarch has both a real birthday and an official birthday, which are celebrated separately.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He also spoke about the difference in celebrations between the two dates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking to <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Heart Bingo OnlineLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heartbingo.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Heart Bingo Online<\/a>, he said:<strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> <\/strong>\u201cThe official birthday is the public celebration, marked by Trooping the Colour in June. The event is one of the biggest occasions in the royal calendar and features military pageantry, a carriage procession, a Royal Air Force flypast and special appearances from members of the Royal Family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;King Charles\u2019 actual birthday is on November 14 and is usually celebrated privately with family and close friends. While there may be public messages marking the occasion, it is typically a low-key affair.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">When asked if Prince William will abide by the tradition, Mr Harrold said: \u201cThere is no guarantee that Prince William will scrap the two-birthday tradition when he eventually becomes King, but some royal watchers have speculated that he could choose to review it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He added: &#8220;Because his birthday falls on the 21st of June, there would be less practical need for a separate official birthday, as the date already coincides with the time of year traditionally used for royal celebrations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prince William is<a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" first in line to the British throneLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpoolecho.co.uk\/news\/showbiz-news\/king-charles-sends-heartfelt-message-33916566\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> first in line to the British throne<\/a>, as the eldest son of King Charles III.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"daily and breaking newsletterLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/data.reachplc.com\/212764146160855\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">daily and breaking newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sign up to our breaking news newsletter <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/data.reachplc.com\/212764146160855\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. 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