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The coronation of Charles III took place at Westminster Abbey in London, England in a solemn and profound religious ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and attended by more than 2,000 guests.
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Members of the royal family and world leaders attended the two-hour ceremony, which began at 10:15 GMT (16:15 Vietnam time).
A gilded carriage drawn by six horses carried King Charles III and Queen Camila from Buckingham Palace through the streets of the British capital to Westminster Abbey.
In a ceremony steeped in tradition dating back more than 1,000 years to the British monarchy, King Charles III took the oath of office to rule the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth countries "in accordance with their laws and customs." King Charles III was anointed, received the royal regalia, and was crowned with the Crown of St. Edwards. His wife, Camilla, was then officially crowned Queen.
>> Some pictures of the coronation of King Charles III. Photo: AP
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Coronation begins |
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King Charles III is officially crowned |
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King Charles and Queen Camila on their way to Westminster Abbey |
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Throne at the Coronation |
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The British Royal Guards parade during the coronation ceremony |
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| British people celebrate the coronation |
How much is the crown of King Charles III worth?
The Royal Crown (St Edward's Crown) is one of the most recognizable symbols of the British monarchy around the world. It is the most important symbol of the British Royal Family. This unique piece of royal jewelry was created for the coronation of King Charles II (to replace the medieval crown) and was cast in 1649. The crown weighs nearly 2.23kg and is made of solid gold. It carries over 400 precious stones, including 6 sapphires and 12 rubies, and is finished with a velvet cap and an ermine band. The jewels are priceless, as they are not insured. However, if appraised, they would be estimated to be worth nearly $6 billion.
The original value of the crown was reportedly close to £45 million ($57 million). The nearly 2kg of gold used to make the crown alone is worth over £116,000 ($145,000) at current prices.
Like his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III will wear both the St Edward's Crown at his coronation and the Royal State Crown, which is the crown worn by the monarch when leaving Westminster Abbey after the coronation.
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King Charles III's crown (right) and Queen's crown |
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