The Daily Mail reported that the coronation of King Charles III took place today (May 6) and was mainly ceremonial because the 74-year-old king officially ascended the throne on September 8, 2022, the death anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II.
Also at the coronation of King Charles III, Camilla will be crowned Queen at Westminster Abbey.
King Charles III will officially be crowned today, May 6, while Camilla will be crowned Queen. Photo: Reuters
Coronation ceremony schedule:
6am (12am Vietnam time): Coronation viewing areas will open along the main route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
9am (15:00 Vietnam time): The congregation will be seated inside Westminster Abbey.
9:30 - 10:45 (15:30 - 16:45 Vietnam time): Coronation guests, including royals, heads of state and former prime ministers are expected to arrive at Westminster Abbey.
9:45 a.m. (3:45 p.m. Vietnam time): The Royal Cavalry will assemble in preparation for the procession of King Charles III from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.
10:20 (16:20 Vietnam time): King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach - a six-horse carriage.
11am (5pm Vietnam time): The main event, the coronation ceremony, will take place.
King Charles III will be crowned today, May 6. Photo: The Sun
According to long-standing tradition, the coronation of the British monarch will be held at Westminster Abbey. Photo: PA
Following a centuries-old tradition, the coronation of King Charles III will be held at Westminster Abbey, where the Archbishop of Canterbury will call on all Englishmen to swear allegiance and pay homage to King Charles III.
King Charles III then took an oath pledging to rule the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth countries "according to their laws and customs", and to maintain the Religion and Church of England.
King Charles III may kiss the special gold-leaf Bible used for his coronation, before signing the Oath.
Next, the new king will be anointed with newly made coronation oil and then he will be presented with the "royal regalia", including the Jade Offering Sword.
King Charles III will be crowned with the St Edward's Crown, before a royal cannon salute. The king will then be escorted to the throne to symbolically take control of the United Kingdom.
Following the coronation, a short ceremony will see Camilla crowned Queen Consort after paying homage to King Charles III.
13:00 (19:00 Vietnam time): The coronation ceremony will continue at Buckingham Palace (after returning from Westminster Abbey) with the participation of nearly 4,000 military personnel.
14:15 (20:15 Vietnam time): 15 members of the Royal Family will gather on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and will pay their respects to King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Photo of the official invitation to the coronation of King Charles III. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of London to witness the procession of King Charles III from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and back. Photo: Reuters
London streets are decorated splendidly, with crowds of people preparing for the coronation of King Charles III on May 6. Photo: Amer Ghazzal
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