Prince William, King Charles to present united front after Harry's explosive interview

King Charles and Prince William are set to make a powerful show of unity this week as they step out together for a significant royal engagement. 

The father-son duo will attend the Order of the Bath service at Westminster Abbey on May 16, marking their first joint appearance since Prince Harry’s bombshell BBC interview earlier this month.

At the ceremony, Prince William will be officially installed as Great Master of the prestigious Order of the Bath, an ancient chivalric honour awarded to senior military officials and civil servants for exemplary service. 

The King, who held the role himself for nearly 50 years, appointed his eldest son to the position on St George’s Day last year.

This year’s service also celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Order under its current form, although its roots reportedly trace back to the 8th century.

Dressed in striking crimson satin robes, King Charles and Prince William will walk through Westminster Abbey alongside knights, dames, and officers before moving to the historic Lady Chapel of King Henry VII. 

There, Prince William will take his oath as Great Master and join five newly appointed Knights Grand Cross in an ancient ceremonial tradition.

The King, attending his first Order of the Bath service as sovereign, will lead the traditional offerings of gold and silver at the altar, reviving a ritual meant to symbolize spiritual purification and honour.

The highly symbolic event follows mounting tensions within the Royal Family. Prince Harry recently reignited the rift by telling the BBC that his father "won’t speak" to him due to his ongoing legal battle over UK security arrangements. 

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