Coronation

Why the last act of King Charles III's Coronation was kept quiet from the public

The final act of the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey was seen but not heard – and there was a very good reason for that. As the newly crowned Monarch left the Abbey on May 6th 2023, a group of faith leaders approached him, to offer a welcome at this special time in his reign. But because the Coronation took place on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, no microphones were…
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Coronation

Poignant tribute from Queen Camilla on the day after the Coronation

Queen Camilla has continued a long standing tradition of the House of Windsor to make a poignant tribute in the hours after her Coronation. Her Majesty has sent her Coronation Bouquet to the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey where it has been placed in memory of all those who have lost their lives for their country. The moving gesture comes almost exactly a century to the day…
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British Royals

King Charles III is crowned

The King is crowned. Charles III was crowned with St. Edward’s Crown at Westminster Abbey just after noon on May 6th 2023. The Archbishop of Canterbury carried out the Coronation. Queen Camilla was crowned moments afterwards. Their Majesties were…
Coronation

The Royal Family's Coronation carriage procession revealed

A dozen members of the Royal Family will join King Charles III and Queen Camilla in the Coronation Procession after the solemn ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Their Majesties will ride in the Gold State Coach to Buckingham Palace with the Princess Royal riding immediately behind in her role as Gold Stick and Colonel of the Blues and Royals. Three State Landaus will convey other members of the…
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British Royals

King Charles attends final rehearsal for the Coronation as rain lashes London

The King was just visible through a rain spattered car window as he left Westminster Abbey after a final rehearsal for the Coronation. With just hours to go until Charles III becomes the fortieth Monarch to be crowned at the Abbey since 1066, His Majesty was joined by Queen Camilla for one last run through of the service as intermittent showers battered the capital. The King smiled and waved…
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