It was during the national anthem that Charles seemed to be unable to hide his sadness.

Margrave Max was the son of Prince Philip’s sister, Princess Theodora of Greece and Denmark.

Max died on December 29, 2022.

King Charles in his uniform

King Charles did not release an official statement about the passing of his cousin.

Evidently not hearing the man, Charles' responded, “Who?”

to which the man replied, “Harry, your son.”

King Charles at his mother’s funeral

The king’s response was nothing short of heartbreaking.

“It would be nice,” he said.

“Staff are trying to fine-tune the details as we speak,” a source told the outlet.

Max, Margrave of Baden, smiling

While a coronation is supposed to be a joyous occasion, Charles kept his composure throughout.

According to theRoyal Collection Trust, “this ancient ceremony is an occasion for spectacle and celebration.

The English ceremony has remained essentially the same for a thousand years.”

King Charles and Prince Harry

Indeed it seems that Charles masked his excitement with ease, perhaps being overcome with a variety of emotions.

Queen Elizabeth II loved the annual event, as she was a very big fan of horse racing.

“My philosophy about racing is simple.

King Charles at his coronation

“And to me, that is a gamble from a long way back.

King Charles crying