"Live Coverage: King Charles III's Historic Coronation in London's Westminster Abbey"

2023-05-06 06:07:48

Today Saturday, in London, the historic coronation of the King Charles IIIwho assumes the throne in a rite that will last four hours and will be broadcast to the entire world.

Before the ceremony, the new monarch will lead along with Camilathe queen consort, a carriage procession from the residence of the royal family to the abbey (or monastery) of Westminsterin London.

The journey will be made on board the “Diamond Jubilee”one of the most modern floats in the United Kingdom, and in it they will tour the great avenue The Mall and the Whitehall area.

The arrival of the couple is expected around 11:00 a.m. in London (6:00 a.m. in Chile). According to reports cited by the EFE agencythe king would arrive at Westminster dressed in military uniform instead of the formal attire used by previous monarchs (with cape and stockings).

Once in the religious temple, where many guests are expected, the formal coronation service will begin, the first since Isabel II she was crowned in June 1953.

The king will advance towards the altar preceded by a procession made up of religious leaders, representatives of some countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations (former colonies), as well as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak.