Since the death of the beloved Queen Elizabeth, many may be wondering when the coronation of her successor will take place. Well, the date has been announced. King Charles will officially be crowned king on May 6, 2023. Here is what you need to know.
When Is The Coronation?
King Charles III’s coronation will occur on May 6, 2023. It is being planned as an all-day event, with many celebrations continuing to take place in the days surrounding the coronation.
Where Is The Coronation?
The coronation formalities will happen at Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. This is where Queen Elizabeth was crowned back in 1953.
Historical Components Of Service
The coronation service is laced with tradition [1]. To begin with, the new monarch stands beside the 700-year-old Coronation chair. At this point, he is presented to the people who shout, “God Save The King”. This happens at Westminster Abbey. He then takes the oath swearing t uphold the Church of England.
Following this, he sits in the coronation chair and is anointed by the priest. Following the anointing, he is presented with the royal items that had been on Queen Elizabeth’s casket: the royal Orb, the Scepter, and the Sovereign Scepter. Consequently, he is crowned with the St. Edward’s crown. This crown is extremely heavy and worn only at the coronation. He then leaves from the coronation chair to the throne.
Who Attends?
This is a formal state event. This means the royal family attends. Alongside them will be the prime minister, the heads of state, and other royals and important people from around the world.
Other Affairs
Concerts and partying take place . The banks are closed in celebration.
What If I Cannot Attend?
No need to worry if you cannot attend the event. Just like the funeral procession and royal weddings, this will be televised on television. Hundreds of millions are expected to watch the event.
