King Charles III Coronation LIVE: Charles & Camilla wave to the crowd at the Royal Balcony

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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

What a #Coronation

Thank you to everyone who made today so special

📸 View a selection of images from the day athttps://t.co/Kxs1qLi509 pic.twitter.com/NiARa2Ttim

— Department for Culture, Media and Sport (@DCMS) May 6, 2023

The coronation witnessed the attendance of not only world leaders but also several prominent celebrities from across the county. From US First Lady Jill Biden to Prince Harry, here's full coverage of who wore what at the coronation ceremony. 

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The UK royal family thanked the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows for the final flying past ceremony at the coronation. "Thank you @rafredarrows for an extraordinary finale to an extraordinary day!" the British royal family wrote on Twitter. 

Thank you @rafredarrows for an extraordinary finale to an extraordinary day! 🫡🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/EGgjBRx55A

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

In a grand ceremony witnessed in Britain after nearly 70 long years, Charles III of the United Kingdom was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in Westminster Abbey as the 'King' on Saturday, May 6. The 74-year-old monarch who ascended the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on Sept. 8. paved the way for the Carolean era—the reign of Charles II (1660–1685) as the archbishop placed the gold St. Edward’s Crown on his head with a cry of “God save the king."

As Charles, monarch of the UK and Northern Ireland, took his oath to defend the Protestant church, rule people with mercy and compassion, and prayed for people of every faith without discrimination in a landmark ceremony that traces back to the 10th century, world leaders poured congratulatory messages. 

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Three cheers for Their Majesties!#Coronation pic.twitter.com/7cMWlPBEkI

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

After the coronation of the British monarchs King Charles III and Queen Camilla came to an end, the Kensington royals shared some stunning visuals from the event. In the images, the Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate shared images with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. At the ceremony, William paid a moving homage to his father. 

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— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023

Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin took to Twitter to congratulate the new British monarchs, King Charles III and Queen Camilla. "I extend my congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the occasion of their Coronation, a very important day for many across these islands. We will continue to work in support of the bonds of friendship between our peoples and the strong connections we share," Martin wrote on Twitter. 

I extend my congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the occasion of their Coronation, a very important day for many across these islands. We will continue to work in support of the bonds of friendship between our peoples and the strong connections we share.

— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) May 6, 2023

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On a scale not seen on the streets of London for 70 years, the #Coronation Procession made its way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/mgnfgivcBA

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

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The Archbishop of Canterbury places St Edward’s Crown on The King’s anointed head. The clergy, congregation and choir all cry ‘God Save The King’.#Coronation pic.twitter.com/kGrV3W0bky

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬

The King receives ‘Homage’ (a promise of allegiance and faithfulness), from The Prince of Wales on behalf of The Royal Family. #Coronation pic.twitter.com/VRZJx7XZDd

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

The Coronation is a testament to the enduring strength of the British monarchy. A symbol of stability and continuity.

My congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla. pic.twitter.com/rhLM9iAFrG

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 6, 2023

After briefly disappearing from the balcony of Buckingham Palace the new British monarchs arrive at the balcony for the second time. The crowds erupted in cheers as they re-emerged at the balcony for one last wave. 

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The flypast which is being conducted by the British Royal Air Force commenced after King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla appeared on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. 

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New British monarchs Charles and Camilla appear on the royal balcony of Buckingham Palace to mark the glorious end to the historic coronation ceremony. 

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While the heavy rains didn't dampen the spirits of the people of the United Kingdom, the Flaypast by the royal has been rescheduled and has been slightly altered. The flypast is expected to take place at around 2:30 pm. 

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Gun salutes fired out across the nation today to celebrate the #Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.

Find out where they took place: https://t.co/41wPcThYlU pic.twitter.com/HZV2siEDVk

— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) May 6, 2023

Thousands of troops stood on the grounds of Buckingham Palace to offer a grand salute to the new British monarchs King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Following the royal salute, the British national anthem, 'God Save The King," was played. 

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The Gold State Coach with the British monarch King Charles III and Camilla arrived at Buckingham Palace and with this, the second procession came to an end. After the Royal Marines Bands passed, the Guard of Honour and The Massed Standards and Colours, positioned by the Queen Victoria Memorial, were ordered to give a Royal Salute.

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The British Princess Royal Anne joined the procession on a horse. The 72-year-old Princess was a former Olympian and internationally renowned equestrian. 

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The United States and the United Kingdom have a special relationship.

It’s an honor to represent the United States on this historic day at Westminster Abbey. https://t.co/beeRbljbuQ

— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) May 6, 2023

While the heavy rains engulfed the Westminster Abbey it didn't dampen the spirits of the British monarch and the people of the United Kingdom. 

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The Prince and Princess of Wales along with their Children Prince Geroge, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis participate in the procession back to Buckingham Palace. 

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UK's new monarch King Charles III gets crowned with the historic Imperial State Crown as he heads out from Westminster Abbey. Both Charles and Camilla will board the Gold State Coach for the procession towards Buckingham Palace. 

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Coronation Procession, Image: AP

As the coronation of King Charles III reaches the final stage, the Gold State Coach arrived at the Westminster Abbey. The newly coronated monarchs will board the coach to start the second possession which will begin after the ceremony. The rain can be a major hurdle in the whole ordeal. 

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Just minutes before the King gets crowned with the Imperial state crown, King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla change into new robes. The royal couple has moved to the Chapel of St Edward behind the High Altar to change into their Robes of Estate. While the king's robe was previously worn by King George V and King George VI, Camilla changed into the purple Robe of the Estate. 

Following the removal of the crown, King Charles III and Queen Camilla received holy communion. Holy Communion, or the taking of consecrated bread and wine, is an act of worship integral to Christianity — the “ultimate act of remembering Jesus,” as the Church of England.

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As the finale of the coronation ceremony inches closer, King Charles III and Queen Camilla remove their crowns and return to their Chairs of Estate. 

Congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their Coronation. The enduring friendship between the U.S. and the U.K. is a source of strength for both our peoples.

I am proud the First Lady is representing the United States for this historic occasion.

— President Biden (@POTUS) May 6, 2023

Tonight, the Elizabeth Tower is lit up to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, to be held tomorrow. 👑

If you're in London, take a photo of the Houses of Parliament lit up in colour. Share it at #BigBen or #HousesOfParliament. 📸 pic.twitter.com/6kVH6gf8sC

— UK Parliament (@UKParliament) May 5, 2023

To honour the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, the Victorian Parliament will be lit up in purple this weekend. #springst pic.twitter.com/deJuuuPPbb

— Parliament of Victoria (@VicParliament) May 6, 2023

Big Ben has been lit up with projections again tonight to celebrate the #Coronation pic.twitter.com/BUWbySTbd1

— Lizzie Robinson (@LizzieITV) May 4, 2023

Some of the City’s most famous landmarks including @TowerBridge and @GuildhallLondon will be lit red, white and blue this weekend to celebrate the #Coronation – come and take a look Sat & Sun 8pm-midnight @CityBridgeTrust More: https://t.co/LdkteDqGMq pic.twitter.com/5iAcD9w8qX

— City of London (@cityoflondon) May 5, 2023

For the first time in the modern era, the consort has chosen an existing crown for their coronation. The Queen Consort - who is now known as the Queen of the United Kingdom, following her crowning is using Queen Mary's Crown. 

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The next in line to the throne, the Prince of Wales paid homage to his father the new British monarch. "I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God," William said as he took the oath. 

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The King was crowned St Edward's Crown. 

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby placed St. Edward's Crown upon Charles III's head, the most significant part of the coronation service.

"King of kings and Lord of lords, bless, we beseech thee, this Crown, and so sanctify thy servant, Charles, upon whose head this day thou dost place it for a sign of royal majesty, that he may be crowned with thy gracious favour and filled with abundant grace and all princely virtues; through him who liveth and reigneth supreme over all things, one God, world without end. Amen."
After crowning the King, Welby said: "God Save the King."

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Following the anointment ceremony, King Charles III gets handed several royal regalias, including the royal sword and the royal orb. Charles was also handed the Robe of Righteousness also known as the Robe of Estate. Lord Patel, the representative of the Hindu community hands the royal ring to the King. 

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The British monarch gets surrounded by the  Anointing screen as the most sacred part of the ceremony commences. Behind the screen, he is anointed on his hands, chest and head. He is also given the Colobium Sindonis (a white linen garment), the Supertunica (an embroidered gold coat) and the Sword Belt (or girdle). 

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The Dean of the Chapel Royal read the Gospel, which was followed by a sermon from the Archbishop of Canterbury. 

"We are here to crown a King, and we crown a King to serve," he said. "What is given today is for the gain of all. For Jesus Christ announced a kingdom in which the poor and oppressed are freed from the chains of injustice," he added. 

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Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte holding hands inside the abbey!🥹#Coronation pic.twitter.com/j1XDyFKi25

— Belle (@RoyallyBelle_) May 6, 2023

As the King continues with the coronation ceremony, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared visuals from the event. While both Kate and William wore royal robes. George was seen wearing the uniform of the Paige of honour. 

Here at Westminster Abbey for the #Coronation of King Charles III pic.twitter.com/hF704nBtsK

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023

Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister read the bible verse at the coronation ceremony. "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: in whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: for by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: and he is before all things, and by him all things consist," the UK PM read the verse. 

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The King moves to the High Altar, where leads a prayer of his own. According to CNN, King Charles has read a prayer out loud, becoming the first monarch to do so at a coronation.

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As the coronations ceremony commences, King Charles III took the historic coronation oath. According to the order of service, the King will take the Accession Declaration Oath as well. The two oaths goes like: 

The moderator of the General Assembly presents the Bible to the King, on which he swears the Coronation Oath.

"Are you willing to take the oath?" the Archbishop of Canterbury asks. 

"I am willing," the King replies. 

He then swears the Accession Declaration Oath. 

"I, Charles, do solemnly and sincerely, in the presence of God, do profess, testify and declare that I am a faithful Protestant," he says.

The former is taken at every coronation, while the latter is taken at whichever of the coronation or a state opening of parliament comes first. 

He signs both oaths. 

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For the royal ceremony, King Edward's Crown, the royal sceptre and the Royal orb arrive at Westminster Abbey for the ceremony.

King Charles III and Queen Consort arrive at the Westminster Abbey 

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As the King's procession starts in 10 minutes, the British monarch arrived at Westminster Abbey on the Diamond Jubilee State Coach. According to Sky News, the King was seen getting into the coach wearing his royal robe of state. The deep scarlet robe was previously worn by his grandfather, King George VI.

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The Duke of Sussex Prince Harry arrived at the event for the coronation of his father King Charles III. Harry who left his British royal family along wife Meghan Markle, has been in the headlines for a very long time. Today marks the 4th birthday of Harry's son Prince Archie.  

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Watch the moment the British Monarch King Charles III will be crowned at the historic coronation ceremony. 

The President of the European Union Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen arrived at the venue to attend the coronation of King Charles III. "It is an honour to be in London to meet King Charles III on the eve of his Coronation. Heart-warming to see so many nations gathering together in celebration today!   The EU counts on the unwavering friendship with the United Kingdom and its new King," Leyen wrote on Twitter. 

It is an honour to be in London to meet King Charles III on the eve of his Coronation.

Heart-warming to see so many nations gathering together in celebration today!

The EU counts on the unwavering friendship with the United Kingdom and its new King. pic.twitter.com/skdVFiwPEB

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) May 5, 2023

Just minutes before the coronation of King Charles III, French President Emmanuel Macron arrives at Westminster Abbey for the historic service. Macron came with his wife Brigitte Macron. The couple chose formal outfits for the event. 

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Just hours ahead of the coronation, the Duke of York, Prince Andrew arrived at Buckingham Palace. The Duke of York has been under the radar for his controversial connections with Jeffery Epstein

The First Lady of the United States Jill Biden arrived at Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, The first lady can be seen arriving with her granddaughter Finnegan Biden. Biden donned a light blue dress while her granddaughter chose yellow attire. 

🇺🇸 United States First Lady — Dr Jill Biden — and Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey: pic.twitter.com/bD16QeM9jp

— Charlie ♔ (@notaroyalexpert) May 6, 2023

The eight "Windsor Greys" will be pulling the Gold State Coach in the coronation procession. 

Meet the horses!

🐴 Icon
🐴 Shadow
🐴 Milford Haven
🐴 Newark
🐴 Echo
🐴 Knightsbridge
🐴 Meg
🐴 Tyrone

These eight ‘Windsor Greys’ will be centre-stage on Saturday as they pull the Gold State Coach in the #Coronation procession: https://t.co/PgcD5xaGrk pic.twitter.com/4nF2SSaVv3

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 4, 2023

The final preparations...#Coronation pic.twitter.com/Rba2OEdH06

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson penned down a poignant message ahead of the coronation ceremony. Reiterating the importance of uniting behind the king, Johnson took to Twitter to share his regards. 

Today - in a ceremony whose place, purpose, and personnel are essentially unchanged for 1000 years - we celebrate the continuity of our country and our institutions. Let’s unite behind Charles III and wish a long, happy life to him and Queen Camilla. God save the King! pic.twitter.com/IoRcj3PPux

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 6, 2023

Dressed in shades of blue, King Charles arrived at Buckingham Palace on Saturday with the coronation right around the corner. Here are some glimpses of the monarch- 

King Charles III arrives at Buckingham Palace ahead of the Coronation.#Coronation    #KingCharles pic.twitter.com/ol0vvFMG8j

— Steph (@Sapphireblues3) May 6, 2023

The Archbishop of York arrived at the royal church of Westminster Abbey as the clock hit 6:45 am on Saturday. He walked into the coronation venue while talking on his cell phone. A bus carrying medals, hats, and uniformed men also reached the location.  

For most of us, today will be the first time we witness a #Coronation Ceremony. Read my article in today’s @yorkshirepost https://t.co/rIhhviorZM

— Stephen Cottrell (@CottrellStephen) May 6, 2023

Jamie, a 48-year-old teacher from Peterborough, woke up from deep sleep at 3:45 am to head straight to Trafalgar Square. "[It] is a great day, a historic day and we want to be part of it. I bought the suit from Amazon for £50 three months ago. We were here in September to see the Queen brought to Buckingham Palace," he told The Daily Mail, adding that he is "a massive royal fan and will be taking the oath."  

Amid celebrations, law enforcement officials deployed along the procession route bundled anti-monarchists into police vehicles. Campaigners were seen holding giant 'Not My King' flags and chanting slogans against King Charles III. About 2,000 people are likely to join similar demonstrations in Trafalgar Square today. 

The protesters started to chant ‘Not My King’ they were drowned out by the true patriots of this country 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇿🇬🇧👑👑👑💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/LnS2hnf1C6

— Tay12345 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇿🇬🇧 👑 (@Tay12345_) May 6, 2023

Several coronation guests, including celebrities like Emma Thompson and Jay Blades, reached London's Westminster Abbey hours before the arrival of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla.

Guests begin to arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/wC9zZtrA09

— Valérie🙏🏻 🔴Déménagement de la 🇫🇷 (@MonarchieRoyale) May 6, 2023

Guests begin to arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/nYtauTHfkG

— Valérie🙏🏻 🔴Déménagement de la 🇫🇷 (@MonarchieRoyale) May 6, 2023

In a heartfelt message, British Premier Rishi Sunak hailed King Charles III's coronation as a day of "extraordinary national pride" that will witness people from all faiths come together to witness the new monarch get crowned. "In the Abbey where monarchs have been crowned for almost a thousand years, representatives of every faith will play a central role for the first time," he said in a statement.

"The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be a moment of extraordinary national pride. Together with friends from across the Commonwealth and beyond, we will celebrate the enduring nature of our great monarchy: its constancy, devotion to duty, and service to others. No other country could put on such a dazzling display – the processions, the pageantry, the ceremonies, and street parties," Sunak added. 

Today’s #Coronation is a moment of extraordinary national pride.

No other country could put on such a dazzling display.

But it is not just a spectacle.

It’s a proud expression of our history, culture, and traditions.

It is a vivid demonstration of the modern character of our… pic.twitter.com/iDtuICOF9h

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) May 6, 2023

Here’s what the monarchy means to me #Coronation pic.twitter.com/BUOwhmgSf3

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) May 5, 2023

Over 5,000 servicemen reached Waterloo Station carrying guns and other equipment on Saturday morning ahead of King Charles III's coronation. According to Network Rail, it was the largest movement of military personnel since the 1965 funeral of Winston Churchill. 

#military on display #waterloostation #London #Coronation pic.twitter.com/Ip0UwFZaMH

— Big Fish (Lord of Wansley Manor) (@TheBoyDanny) May 6, 2023

The coronation will begin with what is known as "the King's procession." King Charles III will then be crowned at Westminster Abbey along with his wife Camilla. Here is the full guide for the momentous day-

It’s #Coronation Day!

👇 From Regalia to Robes, tap below for your complete guide for the day:

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

The Royal Family took to Twitter to release the Order of Service ahead of King Charles III's coronation on Saturday. A 50-page booklet, the Order of Service provides an in-depth look into what all will transpire at the historic event.

For almost a thousand years, Coronations have been held at Westminster Abbey, and the Order of Service draws on this long tradition, centred around the liturgical theme of 'Called to Serve'.#Coronation

Read the Order of Service in full:

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2023

King Charles III's coronation procession route on Saturday will kick off from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey, passing through some of the most popular landmarks in London. Take a look-

The King's #Coronation procession route will pass some iconic London landmarks on Saturday

Experience the journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey👇 pic.twitter.com/ysHFSBWdPw

— Department for Culture, Media and Sport (@DCMS) May 5, 2023

Prince William and Kate Middleton took to their joint Twitter account on Saturday to mark coronation day with a montage. The video runs 38 seconds, and features excited Britons, security teams and emergency workers gearing up for the event. 

Today's the day!@royalfamily #Coronation pic.twitter.com/kFmvfRDvnp

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 6, 2023

Crowds have begun pouring on the streets of London as viewing areas of the procession route begin to open. With flags and posters in hand, Britons keep themselves entertained as they wait to welcome their new king. 

6:00am on Whitehall on Coronation morning. pic.twitter.com/vuwrGXxoex

— Brad Minnick (@bjminnick) May 6, 2023

The early bird catches the (Coronation) worm. Already thousands of people queueing and gathering at the Mall/Whitehall. pic.twitter.com/jm08JGfN1h

— Jamie Summers (@JimSummersNews) May 6, 2023

Not a hint of tiredness at Whitehall - thousands have slept here and now counting the minutes to see the King and Queen… 👑🇬🇧#Coronation #Coronation2023 @GMB pic.twitter.com/OggCuRLrDy

— Nick Dixon (@NickDixonITV) May 6, 2023

King Charles III's coronation on Saturday will be a mega event that will range from processions, ceremonies, and a grand flypast. What to expect and when to watch? Read it all here. 

Queen Consort Camilla will be using a 3-feet ivory sceptre at the coronation on Saturday. The item has been a part of crowning events for centuries. However, it has garnered criticism from anti-hunting campaigners for being extracted from an elephant. Nonetheless, the sceptre will be held by Camilla as she gets crowned along with her husband, King Charles III. 
 

Conservationists hit out at plan for Queen Camilla to hold ivory sceptre.

Queen Camilla’s decision to use an ivory rod for the Coronation flies in the face of elephant conservation work spearheaded by Prince William, critics say.

The sceptre is made up of 3 pieces of Elephant… pic.twitter.com/TeunMhhGiy

— Protect All Wildlife (@ProtectWldlife) April 10, 2023

Prince Harry jetted off to the United Kingdom in a commercial American Airlines flight on Friday. With his wife and children back in California, he took off from Los Angeles and landed at London's Heathrow airport at 11:23 am. 

Read the royal story here.

As many as 9,000 servicemen and women will come together to give a grand old welcome to King Charles through stunning processions and military displays. About 4,000 ceremonial troops will stretch for a mile as newly crowned Charles and Camilla peek outside the Gold State Coach that will take them back to Buckingham Palace.

"It will be spectacular and with the precision and detail you would expect, we have taken key lessons and best bits from previous coronations, the Platinum Jubilee, Her Late Majesty’s funeral and added them to our plan," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence. 

As King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla get coronated on Saturday, 400,000 people will be awarded special medals for their efforts in pulling off the royal event. The costly medals will feature the Queen Consort as a "personal tribute" by the monarch to his beloved wife. 

Read the royal story here. 

The day that King Charles has prepared for his entire life has finally arrived. It's coronation day, a historic occasion to welcome the new British monarch with celebrations, pomp and royal fervour. 

Good to meet His Highness @TamimBinHamad earlier and reflect on the enduring friendship the UK and Qatar share ahead of the #Coronation

I look forward to building on this relationship, strengthening our defence ties and driving investment in industries that grow the economy. pic.twitter.com/T5J8z8vyus

— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) May 5, 2023

Tomorrow, Westminster Abbey will be the location for the first #coronation in 70 years. Take a look at some of the work that has gone into preparing the Abbey for the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/f3D77kWjjM

— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) May 5, 2023

The cope to be worn by the Dean of Westminster Abbey, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, during the coronation was made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661.

The cope was also donned by Dean Alan Campbell Don when he took part in the coronation of the King's mother Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

The cope is usually on display in the Abbey Galleries.

This is the cope that will be worn by our Dean, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, at tomorrow's #Coronation.
Made from crimson velvet and decorated with embroidered flowers and stars, the cope was made for the coronation of Charles II in 1661 and is the oldest in our collection. pic.twitter.com/vek60RVHme

— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) May 5, 2023

📺 Watch the first Coronation Service in almost 70 years live on YouTube tomorrow.

⏰ Livestream starts at 10.25 BST.

🔗https://t.co/cltm4gC2DI pic.twitter.com/u2xuw4KOrK

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

The St Augustine Gospels will be used at the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III tomorrow. A beautiful treasure of our nation’s Christian history, it was sent to the first Archbishop of Canterbury from Rome in the 6th Century AD. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/1RZOW43F7h

— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) May 5, 2023

We’re honoured to be taking part in the #Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort.

As our soldiers and officers finalise their preparations for the big day tomorrow, we take a look behind the scenes.

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://t.co/NwkGdUv59R pic.twitter.com/mmzHjBqROZ

— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) May 5, 2023

📍 The Mall
05.05.2023
1 Day to Go#Coronation pic.twitter.com/s7jgZcUcr1

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 5, 2023

The King meets Commonwealth leaders at Marlborough House.

His Majesty is Head of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries. pic.twitter.com/5yJABY55y9

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

Ahead of King Charles III's coronation, the people of South Africa are demanding return of the glorious diamond “The Star of Africa”, which is also known as the Cullinan I diamond. The famous diamond with a long history now sits in the royal sceptre which is possessed by the British monarch. The same sceptre will be held by the new UK King Charles III at the historic coronation event which is scheduled to take place on Saturday. According to TRT Africa, people in the erstwhile British colony have launched an online petition and demanded the diamond from the UK. 

Read more here

King Charles III's grand coronation will feature a processional cross containing that include two pieces of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. Pope Francis recently gave the pieces to him.

These “fragments of the Relic of the True Cross” were donated by the Vatican in early April “as an ecumenical gesture,” the Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said in a statement.

 King Charles III surprised cheering fans who started gathering outside Buckingham Palace on Friday, a day ahead of his coronation, as final touches were made in preparation for an occasion that London hasn’t celebrated in 70 years.

People in the crowd screamed his name as Charles stepped from a chauffeur-driven Bentley wearing a blue suit. One person could be heard yelling “God save the king” as the British monarch approached the throng lined up behind a barricade.

MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday informed that Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with King Charles III and conveyed greetings on the occasion of his Coronation. The Vice President reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar @VPIndia met with H.M. King Charles III and conveyed greetings on the occasion of his Coronation.

VP reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen the 🇮🇳-🇬🇧 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. pic.twitter.com/qhpS1L2Kvp

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) May 5, 2023

Hon'ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar interacted with leaders of various countries during Commonwealth reception hosted by King Charles III at Marlborough House, London. @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/8TZJ7USyi5

— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) May 5, 2023

The King and the Royal Family members are attending a special lunch for realm PMs and governors general at Buckingham Palace.

According to Sky News, there are total 42 attendees, including UK PM Rishi Sunak, Australian PM Anthony Albanese, and New Zealand PM Chris Hipkins.

On Saturday, King Charles will travel from Buckingham Palace in a procession to Westminster Abbey in a Diamond Jubilee State Coach that will be drawn by six Windsor Greys.

In a tweet, the Royal Family Twitter page has now provided images of the horses that will be walking the streets of London on May 6.

Meet the horses!

🐴 Icon
🐴 Shadow
🐴 Milford Haven
🐴 Newark
🐴 Echo
🐴 Knightsbridge
🐴 Meg
🐴 Tyrone

These eight ‘Windsor Greys’ will be centre-stage on Saturday as they pull the Gold State Coach in the #Coronation procession: https://t.co/PgcD5xaGrk pic.twitter.com/4nF2SSaVv3

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 4, 2023

A fashion designer from West Bengal’s Hooghly district, Priyanka Mallick’s talent has been applauded by the royal family of the United Kingdom, with a letter of appreciation recently sent to her. 

 

 

 

 

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Gun salutes will be fired across the nation tomorrow for the #Coronation.

We've answered all your questions about what gun salutes are, how many there will be, and where they will take place.

Read more: https://t.co/41wPcThYlU pic.twitter.com/Ty06etpnSu

— British Army 🇬🇧 (@BritishArmy) May 5, 2023

The King's #Coronation procession route will pass some iconic London landmarks on Saturday

Experience the journey from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey👇 pic.twitter.com/ysHFSBWdPw

— Department for Culture, Media and Sport (@DCMS) May 5, 2023

The Royal Family has published their own video of Friday's walkabout on The Mall. It shows the King, William and Kate meeting fans.

So pleased to see so many of you looking forward to the Coronation weekend! 👋 pic.twitter.com/4u8SL3AEfK

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

As part of a sustainability theme King Charles III is trying to strike for his historic Coronation at Westminster Abbey here on Saturday, he will be recycling a chair used by his grandfather George VI when he was crowned King 86 years ago.

By royal tradition, ceremonial chairs and thrones are used for the different stages of the Coronation Service at the Abbey.

In addition to St. Edward’s Chair or Coronation Chair used for the moment of crowning, the King and Queen Camilla will be seated in Chairs of Estate and Throne Chairs at different points during the religious service.

(With PTI inputs)

Ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence used the occasion to issue a video thanking the UK for its aid during the Russian invasion.

On the eve of the historic coronation, we'd like to thank our British friends for your friendship. We are grateful for your unwavering support and partnership, especially in the past year! pic.twitter.com/bJgg4Qfsr5

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) May 5, 2023

UK's King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla have commissioned five artists to capture some of the most significant moments of the Coronation Weekend.

🎨 The King and The Queen Consort have commissioned five artists to capture some of the most significant moments of the #Coronation Weekend.

The artists will produce sketches and paintings of the Coronation Procession and Service, as well as the Coronation concert:

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

Olena Zelenska, Ukraine’s first lady, has arrived in London to attend the coronation at the invitation of Akshata Murthy, the wife of the British PM. UK has been a steadfast supporter of Ukraine since Russia’s invasion, offering both military and financial support.

Olena Zelenska will take part in the coronation of Charles III. It will take place on May 6. The First Lady has already arrived in London and met with the British Prime Minister and his wife. By the way, Russia and Belarus were not invited to the coronation. pic.twitter.com/qO0OC0IIaB

— Dénes Törteli 🇪🇺🇭🇺🇺🇦 (@DenesTorteli) May 5, 2023

Hon’ble Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar & Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar arrived to a warm welcome in London to attend the Coronation Ceremony of H.M. King Charles III. @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/lLum8WGKyh

— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) May 5, 2023

6am: Viewing areas will get open along the 1.3-mile procession route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

7.15-8.30am: Guests for Westminster Abbey will begin to arrive.

9am: Congregation to be seated inside Westminster Abbey.

9.30-10.45am: Now, heads of state, overseas guests, government ministers, first ministers, former PMs, foreign royals and members of the royal family will arrive.

9.45am: The Sovereign’s Escort of the Household Cavalry will start gather for the procession from Buckingham Palace.

10.20am: The King and Queen Consort’s procession will set off from the palace.

10.53am: The King and Queen Consort will arrive at Westminster Abbey.

11am: They enter the Abbey through the Great West Door and the service starts.

12pm: The King will be crowned. The gun salutes will be fired across the UK.

1pm: The newly crowned King and Queen will begin their coronation procession back to Buckingham Palace in the gold state coach.

1.33pm: The King and Queen Consort will enter Buckingham Palace through the Centre Arch.

1.45pm: The King and Queen will receive a royal salute from the military in the palace gardens

Approximately 2.15pm: The King and Quee and members of the royal family will appear on the palace balcony to watch the flypast – weather permitting.

Sunday 7 May: Sunday will probably be a day of street parties and coronation “Big Lunches”, with about 3,000 road closures for parties, and members of the royal family attending some events.

At 7pm (BST), there will be a concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The grand royal event will be watched by a crowd of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests.

King Charles III's coronation Saturday will mix of a thousand-year tradition with the streaming age.

The pomp and ceremony will be unmissable for U.K. residents, but what about royal watchers across the Atlantic? There are plenty of options to watch the regalia-heavy event that serves as a formal confirmation of King Charles' dual role as head of state and titular leader of the Church of England — for those willing to wake up early enough.

While it might seem odd that Americans might want to tune in, there have been large audiences for previous royal milestones, such as the wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981 and the weddings of their children, William and Harry.

Read more here

The King on Friday left Westminster Abbey in London after a rehearsal ahead of his grand coronation.

Later in the day, the King and other members of the Royal Family will attend a lunch at Buckingham Palace.

The monarch will also host a reception for guest at Buckingham Palace in the evening.

One day to go until the #Coronation!

The Imperial State Crown, or Crown of State, is worn by the Monarch at the end of the #Coronation Service as they leave Westminster Abbey. Watch our short film to find out more about its history. https://t.co/GEImDG7s3c pic.twitter.com/kY9BfPEOGU

— Royal Collection Trust (@RCT) May 5, 2023

On Friday, Prince William arrived at Westminster Abbey for the final rehearsal for the coronation.

He joined his father, King Charles, and the Queen Consort who arrived at the Abbey a little earlier.

During the grand event tomorrow, King and the Queen Consort will travel in the 261-year-old Gold State Coach, followed by three others carriages carrying working members of the royal family.

On Saturday during the coronation, the national anthem will be played at Anfield before Liverpool's Premier League clash with Brentford in tribute to King Charles.

Last week, the Premier League contacted clubs to "strongly suggest" the anthem was played and officials agreed to the request.

"Before kick-off and in recognition of the Premier League’s request to mark the coronation, players and officials will congregate around the centre circle when the national anthem will be played," a club statement reads.

"It is, of course, a personal choice how those at Anfield on Saturday mark this occasion and we know some supporters have strong views on it," the statement added.

The UK Met Office has predicted washout for coronation weekend.

The Met Office’s deputy chief forecaster, Steven Keates, as per The Guardian said: “A further area of rain is expected to move into south-west England early on Saturday, moving east and north through the day with some heavy bursts at times.

“This is likely to bring some rain to London by around lunchtime. Further north, in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland, it will be a day of sunshine and showers before the more persistent rain moves northwards overnight. It will feel humid, especially in the south, with highs of 17C (63F) possible in London.”
 

A group of 48 students called King’s Scholars at Westminster School will be the first commoners to acclaim King Charles at his coronation in Westminster Abbey on Saturday.

Year 1 making Coronation plates for King Charles III pic.twitter.com/BYAEJi5BCp

— Cheadle Catholic Infant School (@CheadleRCInfScl) May 5, 2023

Festivities are underway at RGS Prep to celebrate King Charles' Coronation. Staff and students are taking part in an array of exciting coronation-themed events.#RGSPrep #Coronation #KingCharlesIII #KingsCoronation #PrepSchool #IndependentSchool pic.twitter.com/NrdkacIcvj

— RGS Prep School (@RGSprep) May 5, 2023

#Nursery We danced and danced!🕺💃We had a great party to celebrate the Coronation of KingCharles 🤴@RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/Iud8OQp49f

— All Saints Church in Wales Primary School (@allsaintsps) May 5, 2023

We are celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with a red-white-and-blue day. Our friends from Open the Book gave us a special royal story, and we are looking forward to our school picnic this afternoon. @ValeAcadTrust #Coronation pic.twitter.com/JdymICFWbM

— Wantage CE Primary School (@WantageCEPriSch) May 5, 2023

King Charles visited to students from Westminster School on Friday. Ahead of his Coronation, the monarch was spotted saying hello to students, UK media reported.

Westminster Abbey will be decorated with seasonal flowers and foliage grown around the Britian for the coronation Some of the flowers include

The Great West Door

The Grave of the Unknown Warrior

The Quire

The High Altar

Among the seasonal foliage will also be crab apple blossom, amelanchier, camellia, acer, hazel, rhododendron, and azalea will be collected from an ancient cluster of trees at RHS Bridgewater, which would have been visited by Queen Victoria.

Seasonal flowers and foliage from all over the United Kingdom have arrived at @WAbbey, ahead of Their Majesties’ Coronation on Saturday.

Flowers have been provided by @Flowers_ft_Farm, an association that champions artisan growers, with foliage from @The_RHS at the High Altar. pic.twitter.com/onDyfYqBEX

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 4, 2023

One day to go....#Coronation

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

The coronation of King Charles III will witness celebrations and joy in the UK, but for some people spread across the world, the historic occasion brings painful memories back. Campaigners, advocacy groups, and indigenous communities in 12 countries where Charles is king have demanded that he uses the coronation as a platform to issue a sincere apology for the centuries of pain and torture inflicted by Britain through slavery and colonisation.

Read more here

👑 Tomorrow’s Coronation Service will take place in the ‘Coronation Theatre’ at the heart of Westminster Abbey.

Here are the key elements of the stage for the first coronation in almost 70 years. pic.twitter.com/wmX5znirET

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 5, 2023

Great Britain’s royal family turns the page on a new chapter Saturday with the coronation of King Charles III — a spectacle that echoes medieval times but featuring modern flourishes.

The pomp, pageantry and symbolism dates back more than 1,000 years, but the crowning of this king will feature new twists on the tradition and changes from the coronation of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, 70 years ago.

Plans for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey call for a more toned-down affair than the last one, even though royals from other nations, heads of state and most of Charles’ family will be there, and the monarch plans to wear the same vestments as Elizabeth did.

Read more here

Ahead of the Coronation, US President Joe Biden's wife, Jill, will meet UK PM Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murty for the first time in Downing Street today.

Jill Biden during her UK visit will represent her nation.

Before her flight yesterday, the US First Lady Jill Biden wrote on Twitter: "Headed to the UK for the coronation of King Charles III – the first in 70 years!

"It's an honour to represent the United States for this historic moment and celebrate the special relationship between our countries."

Headed to the U.K. for the Coronation of King Charles III – the first in 70 years!

It’s an honor to represent the United States for this historic moment and celebrate the special relationship between our countries. pic.twitter.com/V7sSq3HCOB

— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) May 4, 2023

King Charles automatically ascended to the throne when his mother Queen Elizabeth passed away on Sept. 8, and he was officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch two days later in an ascension ceremony broadcast for the first time on television.

[Images: AP]

Soldiers and emergency workers in the UK are among more than 400,000 people who will be awarded with a medal for their efforts to support the King's coronation.

Everyone actively taking part in the event will be given the medal, including police officers, choristers, military personnel and ambulance workers.

According to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the medals, made of nickel silver, feature a portrait of the King and the Queen Consort on one side and the royal cypher, a laurel wreath and the date of the coronation on the other, Sky News reported.

According to British tradition, the monarch and Queen Consort will offer £31,000 in gold at the High Altar during the ceremony on May 6.

The total - a little under a year's median household income in the UK - is divided into an ingot of gold, 450g, provided for the King (worth £18,500) and a mark of gold, 250g, for the Queen Consort (worth £12,500).

A monarch gives an ingot - or wedge - of gold of a pound in weight (around 450g) that is worth about £18,500 for a troy pound - at the High Altar before their communion.

The security operation for the Coronation of King Charles, codenamed Operation Golden Orb, will also deploy facial recognition technology so that people concern or those with outstanding warrants can be flagged to the UK Police.

As per UK media reports, there will be over 500 police officers than there were at Queen Elizabeth's funeral. However, the higher number of 'VVIPs' at the Coronation means a greater number of close protection officers will be required.

As many as 10,000 military personnel will be taking part in the ceremony.

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York was one of the core members of the Firm for several decades.

After quitting the Royal Navy, he travelled the globe as the UK's special representative for International Trade and Investment.

He took part in the royal engagements in the UK and joined links with various organisations - including Fight for Sight, Attend and the Royal United Services Institute.

As a working royal, he also held honorary military titles and represented the Crown and the nation abroad by participating in overseas trips. He, however, is no longer a working member of the Firm. He is unlikely to be as prominent during the service as senior royals such as Princess Anne or the Prince of Wales.

On May 6, 2023, the United Kingdom will bow down to King Charles III as he gets coronated. However, the King assumed the throne as soon as his mother Late Queen Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022. Hence, the question might arise why is there a need for a coronation when Britons already know who their King is?

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Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort attend the Easter Mattins Service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Sunday, April 9, 2023. King Charles III will be taking a shortcut and a smoother ride to Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, Image: AP