King Charles, in the lead-up to his 2023 Coronation, revealed his concerns about his crown potentially toppling. This candid admission showcases the human side of royalty and the preparations involved.

Unveiling the Royal Wobbles - King Charles' Coronation Anxieties

Pre-Coronation Nervousness

King Charles, at the age of 76, shared his worries with a group of Canadian women during their unforgettable trip to the U.K. in late 2022. They had retraced their steps to see Queen Elizabeth's Coronation in 1953. This moment was captured in the upcoming documentary "Coronation Girls" set to air on PBS in Canada on Dec. 26. The women had been selected from communities across Canada to witness this historic event. During their visit, they were taken to tea at Buckingham Palace where King Charles surprised them. He explained the difference between the heavy 5lb. St. Edward's Crown and the lighter Imperial State Crown he wore during the ceremony. "It's important to wear it for a certain amount of time as you get used to its weight. But the St. Edward's crown is much heavier and taller," he told his excited guests. "There's always that feeling slightly anxious in case it wobbles." He also recalled how he and his younger sister Princess Anne were shown the crown by their late mother. "My mama used to come up at bath time wearing the crown to practice. I've never forgotten. I can still remember it vividly," the King said.

Coronation Memories and Lifelong Friendships

"Coronation Girls" was shot during the women's visit last December, before Charles revealed he had cancer in February. One of the women urged him to come to Canada. He responded with a self-deprecating quip, "Don't worry. I'm sure I will if I'm still alive." The film weaves between previously unseen archive footage and poignant interviews as the women look back on their lives and revisit the sights they saw seven decades earlier. They were taught etiquette by Weston's daughters and got to watch the Coronation from a prime spot on Piccadilly in central London. Dressed in matching smart dark navy suits and hats, they also saw St. George's Chapel in Windsor where Queen Elizabeth was laid to rest in Sept. 2022 and historical sites like Coventry Cathedral that they visited in 1953. These experiences forged lifelong friendships among the women.