According to the AP news agency, Buckingham Palace recently announced plans to hold the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. Compared to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the scale and time of this coronation ceremony are greatly simplified.

The announcement said the coronation is expected to welcome about 2,000 guests, much fewer than the more than 8,000 invited to Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.

The ceremony still has traditional rituals that have existed for more than 1,000 years and is attended by many royal families around the world , heads of state and most members of the British Royal Family.

The coronation of King Charles III was held on 6 May at Westminster Abbey. Photo: Guardian

According to British media, the ceremony will begin at 11am (local time), presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

To travel to Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will use the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which was built in 2012 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne.

At the abbey, King Charles III will be anointed in a traditional ceremony, receive the royal regalia, including the orb and scepter, and wear the St Edwards Crown for the first time. Camilla will also undergo a smaller ceremony to be officially crowned Queen.

The Diamond Jubilee State Coach. Photo: Guardian

At the end of the ceremony, which lasts about an hour, the King and Queen will return to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach. This is a nearly 260-year-old carriage that has been used for every coronation since King William IV in 1831.

After returning to the palace, the King and Queen will appear on the balcony to greet the millions of people waiting outside to celebrate the event. Over the next three days, the coronation will be celebrated with traditional British royal processions, a light show, street parties and a concert at Windsor Castle.

The Crown of St. Edwards. Photo: Guardian

The concert at Windsor Castle will take place on 7 May, featuring performances from some of the world's leading artists and a special coronation choir. On 8 May, the UK will enjoy a public holiday.

According to the Telegraph, the cost of the three-day coronation of King Charles III was around 113 million Euros (100 million pounds), while the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II cost around 56 million Euros at today's exchange rate.

The coats worn by the King and Queen of England during their coronation. Photo: NYT

However, much of the cost of the May 6 ceremony was spent on security, especially the threat of terrorism - which was not a big problem in the 1950s. The Sun reported that around 11,500 police officers were deployed to London to ensure security for the ceremony.

According to Reuters, the coronation of King Charles III "will be shorter, take place earlier, be scaled down and represent different communities and faiths." British media commented that the upcoming coronation clearly shows the spirit of "supporting a streamlined monarchy" of King Charles III.

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