King Charles III & Camilla to be crowned on May 6: Here's your complete guide to Coronation service
The anointing is the only part that the public will not get to witness.
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Once crowned, the king and queen will then return to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach in a larger ceremonial 'Coronation Procession'.
D-Day is finally almost here. All eyes are on Buckingham Palace as the world gets ready to witness the long-awaited coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla set to take place on Saturday.
The Archbishop of Canterbury will conduct the service and will reflect the Monarch's role.
The coronation of King Charles III and his wife Camilla as queen on Saturday is the centrepiece of a weekend of events to mark the occasion and here’s your complete guide:
The King's Procession The big day will kickstart with the 'King's Procession' where Charles and his wife will travel for two-kilometre (1.3-mile) from Buckingham Palace in central London to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation ceremony. The king and queen will travel to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach that will be pulled by six Windsor Grey horses. The couple will be escorted by members of the king's bodyguard, the Household Cavalry.
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Ceremony And Guests While the ceremony begins early, Charles will be crowned at noon at a service which will be led by the highest-ranking cleric in the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.
As per reports, close to 2,300 people have been invited to attend the ceremony which includes foreign leaders, royalty, civil society representatives and elected officials.
The Recognition The Coronation ceremony has largely remained the same for more than 1,000 years.
As the ceremony begins, King Charles will be presented to the congregation at first with shouts of "God Save King Charles!" surrounding the room. There will also be trumpet sounds after each recognition.
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The Oath The Coronation Oath, a legal obligation, will be framed in the form of questions to the monarch, and will be observed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The words of the oath have changed over the centuries.
With his hand on the Bible, King Charles III will respond to the questions and say: "The things which I have here before promised I will perform and keep. So help me God".
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Britain’s King Charles III will be coronated on May 6. Although the general public mostly knows him as the sombre, poker-faced man in pictures of the British royal family, the new king is a man of many talents. From being an amateur cello player to being an organic farmer, here are a few (relatively) lesser-known facts about the UK’s new king.
Britain’s King Charles III will be coronated on May 6. Although the general public mostly knows him as the sombre, poker-faced man in pictures of the British royal family, the new king is a man of ma..
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Charles became the heir apparent at the tender age of three in 1952. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Prince of Wales. He is also the first heir to see his mother crowned. He became the Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester at the age of nine.
Charles became the heir apparent at the tender age of three in 1952. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving Prince of Wales. He is also the first heir to see his mother crowned. He bec..
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Charles is the first royal to go to school and earn a university degree. He was a student of archaeology and anthropology at the University of Cambridge but later switched to history. Before him, the members of the royal family were homeschooled.
Charles is the first royal to go to school and earn a university degree. He was a student of archaeology and anthropology at the University of Cambridge but later switched to history. Before him, the..
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The new King has a knack for playing musical instruments. He can play three instruments - the cello, guitar, and piano.
The new King has a knack for playing musical instruments. He can play three instruments - the cello, guitar, and piano.
Charles III has created numerous paintings over the years. His artworks include Hong Kong’s landscapes and Balmoral Castle, Scotland. One of his watercolour paintings was displayed at an exhibition at the Royal Academy in 1987.
Charles III has created numerous paintings over the years. His artworks include Hong Kong’s landscapes and Balmoral Castle, Scotland. One of his watercolour paintings was displayed at an exhibition a..
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Is there anything Charles III cannot do? The new monarch is also an author. He wrote a children ‘s book, ‘The Old Man of Lochnagar’ in 1980. He has also penned two more books on the natural world, ‘Harmony’ and ‘Climate Change, A Ladybird Expert Book’.
Is there anything Charles III cannot do? The new monarch is also an author. He wrote a children ‘s book, ‘The Old Man of Lochnagar’ in 1980. He has also penned two more books on the natural world, ‘H..
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The king, who is a vocal advocate of environmental protection and organic living, practiced organic farming at a home farm in his Gloucestershire residence until 2020. He continues to engage in organic farming at his Norfolk estate. He also launched Duchy Originals, an organic food and drink brand, in 1990.
The king, who is a vocal advocate of environmental protection and organic living, practiced organic farming at a home farm in his Gloucestershire residence until 2020. He continues to engage in organ..
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The new king presented the weather for BBC Scotland in 2012.
The new king presented the weather for BBC Scotland in 2012.
The king has a namesake—a frog, to be precise. The amphibian is named Hyloscirtus Prince cherlesi or Prince Charles Magnificent Tree Frog.
The king has a namesake—a frog, to be precise. The amphibian is named Hyloscirtus Prince cherlesi or Prince Charles Magnificent Tree Frog.
The 74-year-old will also take a separate Accession Declaration Oath in which the monarch declares to be a "faithful protestant".
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The Anointing Following this, the royal seated in King Edward's Chair (the Coronation Chair) under a canopy is "anointed, blessed and consecrated" by the archbishop. Underneath the Coronation Chair, which was made in 1300. is the "Stone of Destiny", an ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy seized by King Edward I. Consecrated oil is poured from a gold ampulla and administered using a 12th-century silver-gilt spoon that is the oldest artefact among the Crown Jewels.
The anointing is the only part that the public will not get to witness.
The Investiture After receiving the sovereign's orb and sceptres, which represent their spiritual and temporal powers, king Charles has the St Edward's Crown placed on their head.
The solid gold crown set with gemstones, such as rubies and sapphires, is only worn when the monarch is crowned.
The Enthronement At this point, the monarch moves to the throne and as per traditions, the archbishop, the heir to the throne and royal dukes and hereditary peerage, in that order, kneel and swear their allegiance to the throne.
However, heir apparent Prince William, Duke of Cornwall as well as Prince of Walesm, will be the only royal duke to pay homage to King Charles III.
And replacing the homage of peers, the Archbishop of Canterbury will invite all people from wherever they are watching or listening to pledge allegiance to the new sovereign, a historic first.
Camilla will then be crowned separately in a similar but simpler ceremony.
The Coronation Procession Once crowned, the king and queen will then return to Buckingham Palace in the Gold State Coach in a larger ceremonial 'Coronation Procession'.
The coach was first used in 1762 and weighs four tonnes. It will be drawn by eight Windsor Greys at walking pace.
The couple will be joined by other members of the royal family, and some 7,000 British and Commonwealth troops in full regalia will also be taking part in the parades.
Once they reach the palace, the will appear on the balcony to greet the crowd and watch a Royal Air Force fly-past.
Long Weekend 'The Big Coronation Lunch', neighbourhood street parties, will be held across the UK on Sunday.
Later, at 8:00 pm in Windsor Castle, around 10,000 people will attend the Coronation Concert that will feature artists such as Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Take That and Andrea Bocelli.
(with inputs from AFP)
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Charles plans to slim down the monarchy, and his coronation ceremony is expected to be shorter than his late mother's three-hour extravaganza.
Charles plans to slim down the monarchy, and his coronation ceremony is expected to be shorter than his late mother's three-hour extravaganza.
Charles is all set to be crowned the king of Britain on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. It is said to be a toned-down three-day affair with just 2,000 guests.
Charles is all set to be crowned the king of Britain on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. It is said to be a toned-down three-day affair with just 2,000 guests.
The royal horses are ready for the grand procession during the weekend. Meet the horses - Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Newark, Echo, Knightsbridge, Meg and Tyrone. These eight 'Windsor Greys' will take the centre-stage on Saturday and pull the Gold State Coach for the procession.
The royal horses are ready for the grand procession during the weekend. Meet the horses - Icon, Shadow, Milford Haven, Newark, Echo, Knightsbridge, Meg and Tyrone. These eight 'Windsor Greys' will ta..
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Seasonal flowers and foliage from all over the UK have reached Westminster Abbey, ahead of the coronation. Provided by non-profit association Flowers from the Farm, all the flowers and branches will be donated to a charity Floral Angels that repurposes them into bouquets and arrangements for events.
Seasonal flowers and foliage from all over the UK have reached Westminster Abbey, ahead of the coronation. Provided by non-profit association Flowers from the Farm, all the flowers and branches will ..
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For the coronation service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the royals will take their respective roles at Westminster Abbey. The coronation will be marked with events across the country and a concert at Windsor Castle.
For the coronation service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the royals will take their respective roles at Westminster Abbey. The coronation will be marked with events across the country an..
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Twelve newly-commissioned pieces of music will be performed at the coronation, showcasing musical talent from across the UK and the Commonwealth. Charles has personally commissioned the new music, and shaped and selected the musical programme for the service.
Twelve newly-commissioned pieces of music will be performed at the coronation, showcasing musical talent from across the UK and the Commonwealth. Charles has personally commissioned the new music, an..
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The chrism oil, used to anoint Charles, has been consecrated at The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It has been created using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives. The oil has been perfumed with essential oils - sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli, benzoin and amber - as well as orange blossom.
The chrism oil, used to anoint Charles, has been consecrated at The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It has been created using olives harvested from two groves on the Mount of Olives. The o..
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The coronation lunch will take place on May 7, the same day of the coronation concert. Neighbours and communities have been invited to the special lunch to share food and stories together.
The coronation lunch will take place on May 7, the same day of the coronation concert. Neighbours and communities have been invited to the special lunch to share food and stories together.
On May 8, people of the UK have been invited to take part in The Big Help Out. This activity is said to encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.
On May 8, people of the UK have been invited to take part in The Big Help Out. This activity is said to encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to suppo..
The 74-year-old will also take a separate Accession Declaration Oath in which the monarch declares to be a "faithful protestant".
