Legacy Worthy King Charles III Coronation
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla #Coronation
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla 2023 May 6th #Coronation
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British Monarch Coronations Timeline
Britain’s Kings and Queens
King Charles III May 6, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II Jun 2, 1953
King George VI May 12, 1937
King George V Jun 22, 1911
King Edward VII Aug 9, 1902
Queen Victoria Jun 28, 1838
King George IV July 19, 1821
King George III Sept 22, 1761
King George II Oct 11, 1727
King George I Oct 20, 1714
King James II April 23, 1685
A coronation is a ceremony where a monarch is crowned and formally recognized as the head of state and the head of the church. The word comes from the Latin word corona, meaning crown. 🤴 The coronation of King Charles III was the first one in 70 years, since his mother Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953.
King Charles III's coronation ceremony began with him stating, "I come not to be served, but to serve," which set the tone for the impressive yet personal event. During the ceremony, he sat on the 700-year-old Coronation Chair and was crowned with the St. Edward's Crown while holding two golden scepters. This was a significant moment for Charles, who has waited over seven decades for this occasion. The event was reminiscent of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, where she also held two scepters. The ceremony was accompanied by orchestral and choral music and was celebrated with cheers and gun salutes from the crowd at Buckingham Palace.
During the coronation, King Charles III pledged to defend the Church of England and uphold Protestantism, as is customary. However, the ceremony was modified to showcase religious leaders from various faiths such as Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, and Judaism, reflecting the diversity of modern-day Britain and the Commonwealth. Women also had a more significant role to play, and non-Christian leaders presented regalia to the king before the official coronation.
For the first time, the public was invited to participate in a "chorus of millions of voices," replacing the traditional Homage of the Peers. This move was criticized on social media despite the intention to make the ceremony more democratic.
In a minor update, Charles and Camilla arrived at Westminster Abbey in a newer and more comfortable horse-drawn coach. However, they returned in the antique Gold State Coach, which resembles Cinderella's gilded carriage.
The King’s Coronation ceremony was dripping in tradition and antiquity.
Legacy Worthy King Charles III
👑 King Charles III and Queen Camilla, were crowned on May 6, 2023 at Westminster Abbey in London. The ceremony was attended by about 2,200 guests, including foreign heads of state, members of the royal family, and dignitaries. The event was broadcast live on television and online, and millions of people watched it around the world. 🌎
The coronation ceremony was followed by a procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, where the king and queen appeared on the balcony with other royals. The weekend includes celebrations across the country, including street parties, concerts, and fireworks. 🎉
It was also the first one to include representatives of other faiths besides Christianity, such as Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. The king wanted to reflect the diversity and pluralism of modern Britain in his coronation. 🙏