King Charles Coronation: Life-sized bust made of chocolate to celebrate the occasion

Prince Charles acceded to the throne upon the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. The coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom (UK) and the Commonwealth, will soon be held.

Preparations are in full swing for the ceremony, right from the guest list to the menu, decor and the protocol and custom to be followed. One such party preparation is a life-sized bust of King Charles and guess what, the bust is made of chocolate!

How much chocolate was used for King Charles’ bust?

The BBC reports that the bust is made of more than 17 litres of melted chocolate and weighs 23 kg (51lbs). As many as 2,875 Celebration chocolates were used to create the unique bust, which is very life-like. Miniature bars of the brands like Milky Way, Twix, Snickers, Mars, Galaxy and Bounty were utilised. The chocolate bust of King Charles III was created by a team of chocolatiers and model-makers of confectionery firm Mars Wrigley's, including chocolatier Jennifer Lindsey-Clarke.

How is the chocolate bust of King Charles’ so life-like?

The team of chocolatiers reportedly studied hours of video footage of King Charles to get his face and body structure right. The bust shows him in uniform, with a pleasant expression.

On what date is the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla?

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Where is the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla?

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla will be held at Westminster Abbey in the UK. The venue is the preferred church for the coronation, as it has been the location of the coronation of 39 English and British monarchs, as per reports. With this coronation, King Charles III will be the 40th reigning monarch crowned at Westminster Abbey.

FAQs:

Q1:When is King Charles’ coronation?
On May 6, 2023 (Saturday), the coronation of King Charles III will be organised.

Q2:Who is King Charles now married to?
King Charles III’s wife is Queen Consort Camilla.