Today Westminster Abbey hosted the first coronation of a British monarch in 70 years. In the presence of numerous guests, including representatives of the ruling houses of Europe and Africa, as well as heads of state from all over the world, Charles III was proclaimed king at the age of 74. Let’s see how the citizens of Foggy Albion will remember the past celebration, there were many interesting moments during this one.
Crown
The Archbishop of Canterbury places the crown on Charles III. May 6, 2023
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During the service, the Archbishop of Canterbury tries for a few seconds to hand over the crown to Charles III, thus giving an official start to his reign. First, he placed the single headdress with an effort, then twisted it several times in an attempt to hold it. But after the bend didn’t work, I tried again to fix it in place. After the second attempt, the crown on the king’s head bowed slightly forward. Mr Welby immediately adjusted the crown again, bent down and examined it carefully before finally removing his hands. When they put the crown on Camilla, she started straightening her hair without hesitation. As they say, a woman is a woman.
Prince Louis ‘stole the show again’
The Prince and Princess of Wales with children at the coronation of Charles III. May 6, 2023
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Youngest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, Louis, 5, has caught everyone’s attention. At his grandfather’s coronation at Westminster Abbey, he joined his parents and his sister Charlotte. The couple’s eldest son and heir to the British throne, Prince George fulfilled the honorary duty of royal page that day.
Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the coronation of Charles III. May 6, 2023
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During the historic ceremony, Louis couldn’t suppress a few yawns and at one point left his front row seat, only to step back into the room during the playing of the national anthem. He also enthusiastically pointed out interesting things to Charlotte that interested her in the abbey, as they were both seated in front of the high altar. At the end of the coronation, the children of William and Catherine sang “God Save The King” with everyone as Charles III passed them towards the exit of the temple. Louis and Charlotte followed him out of the abbey, hand in hand.
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte at the coronation of Charles III. May 6, 2023
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The dazzling Princess Katherine
Princess of Wales with her daughter at the coronation of Charles III. May 6, 2023
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Kate Middleton wore an Alexander McQueen dress at the coronation, just like Charlotte. Mother and daughter’s dresses were combined not only in color, but also in embroidery depicting a rose, clover, daffodil and thistle – symbols of the four peoples of the British Isles: the British, the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish. Instead of a crown, Prince William’s wife chose to decorate her head with a floral tiara made of precious metal and a scattering of small stones.
Princess of Wales. May 6, 2023
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A tender moment between a king and his heir
King Charles III and Prince William. May 6, 2023
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The King and Prince of Wales were linked at the ceremony in a touching moment. According to tradition, paying homage to the crowned monarch, William bowed his head to his father, then put his lips to his cheek. During the whole ceremony, the prince tried to avoid direct eye contact, but after the kiss Charles III said a few words to him, which remained behind the scenes.
PrinceHarry. May 6, 2023
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The iconic ritual was violated this time around, however, as Prince Harry failed to do the same. According to the rules, all the king’s children, in this case two princes of the blood, must perform such a rite.
Crowd cheering from the balcony
Charles III and Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. May 6, 2023
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Charles and Camilla, accompanied by family members including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and others, appeared at 2.25pm in the rain on the palace balcony of Buckingham. The citizens gathered below immediately began to chant in unison: “God save the king!” And when the crowned spouses answered with their hands, the volume of the response increased exponentially. Prince Louis couldn’t resist and also began to greet enthusiastically. The excitement of the British did not subside even after the king and queen entered the palace. When the soggy crowd began to disperse, Karl and Camilla came out for the second round to greet their most loyal fans.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla. May 6, 2023
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