Everything changes for Prince George from today as the ‘tightrope’ walk begins, experts say

Cost of staggeringly expensive Coronation laid bare in comparison with other royal events

King Charles III's Coronation will usher in a new era of modern royalty.

And the new King's desire for a "slimmed-down monarchy" begins here, with his Coronation: for example, over 8,000 people attended the late Queen Elizabeth II’s ceremony, while her son’s guestlist has been capped at 2,000. But the bill is still staggering.

But how does its price tag compare to other royal spectacles of the recent past - and who is footing the bill?

What impact might the Coronation have on the young Prince?

Dr Ramya Mohan, a child and adolescent senior consultant developmental psychiatrist at Harley Street, explained that the impact psychologically has already begun for George.

The founder of the mental health platform Cape for Health told Express.co.uk: “It starts now — from the focus on him during the live Coronation to a lifetime of being in the public eye in a role with rich historical connotations, expectations, and gravitas.

“Needing to adapt in every aspect of his life in parallel with the pressure of being in the public eye in a more evident, scrutinised manner can feel like a tough tightrope walk on his own, despite access to the considerable, planned support and guidance one can expect.”

As his positioning in the Royal Family (and consequently in the world) changes along with the expectations on him, Dr Mohan said he will benefit from gentle understanding and consistent, firm, balanced support from everyone around him.

As he is, first and foremost, a child, the Prince will need time to adjust and adapt she explained. While he may enjoy this weekend’s festivities in a child-like manner, he could get “overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all”.

She continued: “Every child is unique. Each child has their own timeline to adapt, based on individual temperament, environment, experiences, and ability to manage challenges and emotions over time.

"Each child processes and expresses their emotions differently based on these factors. Developmental and chronological age impact responses too. It is to be anticipated that he will be prepared and supported with these aspects ahead of time.”

Psychologist Abdullah Boulad, behavioural expert and CEO of The Balance, has several years of experience in treating high-net-worth individuals, including royals, at his luxury rehab clinic.

He thinks that while not everything is going to change for George immediately, the Prince will likely have some understanding of what is taking place at nine years old.

Perhaps his experience will be similar to the late Queen Elizabeth II who was 11 years old when she watched her father King George VI be crowned in 1937.

Conversely, Charles was too young at just four years old to fully understand the impact of his mother's taking the throne.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Boulad said: “While he may not fully comprehend the entirety of his future role, this event could serve as a catalyst for [Prince George] to begin thinking more about the responsibilities and expectations that lie ahead.

“It's important for his family and close circle to engage in age-appropriate discussions with him, helping him navigate and process these complex emotions.”