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Live or relive the highlights of this historic day.
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The rain was there on Saturday during the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Tens of thousands of people still gathered, umbrella in hand, along the imposing avenue The Mall, in London, to attend the festivities.
The last crowning of a sovereign in the United Kingdom dates back to 1953, when the accession to the throne of the young Elizabeth II 70 years ago.
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Charles III and Camilla, his second wife, left Buckingham Palace at the end of the morning to reach Westminster Abbey, to be crowned there. The royal couple took their place aboard a first carriage, theDiamond Jubilee State Coach“,”text”:”Diamond Jubilee State Coach”}}”>Diamond Jubilee State Coach, pulled by six horses. Despite its old appearance, it was built about ten years ago to mark the 80e birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.
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As tradition dictates, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, placed the crown of Saint Edward on the head of the 74-year-old monarch. This solid gold and ruby-set crown, which weighs more than two kilos, has been used at every coronation since 1661. The spiritual leader of the Anglican Church then exclaimedGod save the King!”,”text”:”God save the King!”}}”>God save the King! (May God save the King!
) repeated in chorus by some 2,300 guests seated on the pews of Westminster Abbey.
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After his coronation, King Charles III walked outside Westminster Abbey wearing a coat that was worn by his grandfather, King George VI. He also wore the imperial ceremonial crown, more comfortable than the crown of Saint Edward. The monarch was followed by four pages, including his grandson George, and Queen Camilla, also wearing a crown.
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Despite its historic character, this coronation ceremony did not arouse strong enthusiasm from the English. It must be said that the popularity of the new king is much less than that of his late mother, Elizabeth II, who died last September at the age of 96. Charles III accedes to the throne as the United Kingdom faces several daunting challenges, including inflation which is hitting the population hard.
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After the king’s coronation, the couple of sovereigns took their place aboard a second carriage built in the 18th century.e century, theGold State Coach“,”text”:”Gold State Coach”}}”>Gold State Coach, in order to get to Buckingham Palace. The four-ton, eight-horsepower machine – known to be quite uncomfortable – was escorted by a procession of some 4,000 soldiers.
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In one of the carriages of the procession took place Prince William, son of King Charles III and heir to the British throne. He was accompanied by his wife, Kate Middleton, and their three children: Louis, George and Charlotte (the order of appearance on the photo).
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From the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the King, Queen and other members of the Royal Family waved to the crowd for several minutes. They were received with shouts and applause.
Prince Harry, son of King Charles and brother of Prince William, was conspicuous by his absence on the mythical balcony. The one who was nevertheless present at the coronation of his father at Westminster Abbey was deprived of any official role on Saturday, due to his voluntary departure for the United States with his wife Meghan Markle, in 2020.
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The public was treated to the presence of the Coldstream Guards outside Buckingham Palace. These guards are immediately recognizable with their red tunics and black bear hair caps.
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Six anti-monarchy campaigners were arrested by police on the sidelines of the coronation of King Charles III, drawing the ire of the human rights organization Human Rights Watch. It’s something you expect to see in Moscow, not London
she lambasted in a statement.
A majority of Britons are still attached to the monarchy, but it no longer appeals to young people as much. According to a recent survey by the firm YouGovaround 58% of Britons are in favor of keeping it, but among those aged 18 to 24, this percentage drops to 32%.
Nineteen activists from the environmental group opposed to the exploitation of hydrocarbons Just Stop Oil were also arrested near the route planned for the royal procession.
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